Post University seeks a Head Women’s Soccer Coach (full-time) to join our team.
WHY POST?
Post University is a legendary, dynamic, growth-oriented organization of passionate, diverse professionals united in pursuit of life-changing service to countless students. Our “Make It Personal” mission is the driving tenet that shapes all aspects of how we treat students and each other. The Post University’s success story is well positioned to be second to none.
JOB SUMMARY:
Oversees the activities of our highly competitive and successful Women’s Soccer program. Plans and directs student-athlete training and assesses individuals' abilities and skill levels to determine appropriate team positions. Assists players in reaching the highest athletic potential possible through athletic training and leadership skills. Must be familiar with NCAA rules and regulations. May require a bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of coaching experience. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
The primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Provide direction and oversight for the Women’s Soccer program and activities;
• Assist in developing and supervising part-time coaching staff, including shared responsibility training, mentoring, and evaluating coaches and athletics staff;
• Initiate and coordinate the certification of academic and health eligibility of all student-athletes;
• Assist the Athletic Director in providing leadership and sound decision-making about all Women’s Soccer matters, including fiscal affairs, personnel, facilities, public relations, and general operations.
Provide leadership that adheres to the highest standards of integrity in academic, financial, and business matters, as well as NCAA rules and regulations for the sport. Maintain, enforce, and follow all appropriate athletic department policies, procedures, and practices, and ensure consistency with all University policies, Board of Trustees, and other regulations that govern the University, NCAA rules and certification requirements, and all state and federal laws, including Title IX. Ensure an environment that promotes student-athlete health and welfare and a commitment to strong academic values. Develop and manage the team and special events budgets; request equipment; and ensure departmental compliance with all University cash handling and management policies; • Collect and analyze departmental statistics and data and prepare and distribute reports as appropriate for the sport;
• Recruit student-athletes in coordination with the Admissions Office and develop alumni athletics events, community relationships, and fun-raising opportunities as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:
A bachelor’s degree and administrative and coaching experience are required.
Demonstrate commitment to NCAA Division II guidelines and regulations and understanding of and commitment to the NCAA’s primary purpose of maintaining intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the educational program and the athlete as an essential part of the student body.
Have demonstrated success working in intercollegiate athletics or highly related fields.
Possess the ability to recruit and hire qualified student-athletes.
Demonstration of commitment to academic and fiscal integrity
Proven leadership skills – both soft and hard skills must be demonstrable.
Possess the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.
Experience in negotiating and maintaining vendor contracts where appropriate
Possess strong analytical skills - desire and ability to use data for decision-making – maintain a metrics-based organization (again – this is part of our culture)
Must have proven experience working in a collaborative matrix environment where individuals and teams rely on each other for their collective success regardless of reporting structure.
POST UNIVERSITY’S STORY:Post University is a world-class, non-traditional learning institution with over 100 years’ rich tradition in making career goals and aspirations a reality for countless students from across the United States and over 40 different countries. Our growth history is based on retaining passionate professionals who treat students and each other with amazing service. Our business model is simple – “We Make It Personal!” “ We CARE!”The Post success story is based on our daily journey wherein each associate lives, thinks, and behaves “outside the box” of traditional solutions or cultures. Post University is a family of the best and brightest trailblazers, inspired by our routine way of life – bold, disruptive and fun! We are singularly focused difference makers in the classroom, the communities we serve, and the non-profit charities we support! POST UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER that employs in compliance with all applicable laws. We do not discriminate because of sex, sexual orientation, age, race, color, religious creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, handicap, or another legally protected status. Equal access to ...programs, services, and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and job interview process should notify the Director of Associate Experience, Post University.