University of South Carolina Upstate

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Spartanburg, SC

The Men’s Soccer Head Coach is responsible for the overall administration and success of the Men’s Soccer Program. The primary purpose is to recruit student-athletes, schedule opponents, organize conditioning, plan practices and administer team rules and regulations for the Men’s Soccer program.

•Teaching student athletes the various skills, techniques and knowledge required of soccer to include requirements for NCAA Division I soccer. Mentor student athletes on values of teamwork and sportsmanship and rules and policies for the team.

•Educate student athletes and assistant coach on field maintenance, upkeep of equipment.

•Recruiting- This function serves as the primary means to establish a competitive team. The coach needs to be knowledgeable of all Big South Conference and NCAA rules and regulations and USC Upstate admission requirements. The coach is expected to recruit student-athletes of good character, academically prepared and of the quality skill level needed to be competitive.

•Budget Control- This involves monitoring and planning the use of the Men’s Soccer budget related to recruiting, team travel, purchasing uniforms and equipment.

•Fundraising- This involves lending support toward all departmental fund-raising activities. These activities have included golf outings and auctions and are all vital to supplement the budget of the Men’s Soccer Program.

•Team Travel- This involves coordination of scheduling contests, making arrangements for transportation, meals and lodging for the travel group. This requires knowledge of NCAA regulations as it relates to the minimum and maximum number of allowable contests.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 5 year’s of college coaching and/or playing experience. Good driving record, valid driver’s license, and successful background check are required.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred includes knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

For more information and/or to apply, go to https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/178642

The search committee will begin reviewing applications the week of November 25th.

USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition Program
• Dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

About University of South Carolina Upstate

The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university, a senior institution of the University of South Carolina and is among the fastest growing universities in the State. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked USC Upstate No. 1 among Top Public Regional Colleges in the South. USC Upstate has been recognized as a top producer of Fulbright Scholars. In addition, students and faculty from over 25 nations reflect the university’s international character. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing business and high-tech regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and the Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of approximately 6000 students and employs approximately 650 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for faculty, staff, and administrators. We are an EOE/AA employer and are strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity.

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