ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Functional/Coaching 1. Head Coach for Women’s Soccer program. 2. Using an outcomes-based model, monitor the academic progress of student athletes. 3. Manage and maintain the budget for the program. 4. Develop policies, programs and services that minimize college liability in Women’s Soccer.

Specific Responsibilities 1. Coach Women’s Soccer (recruit student athletes, develop schedules, attend conference meetings, etc…). 2. Establish goals for the four competencies of the program review process: Recruiting, Retention, Student-Athlete Experience & Competitiveness. 3. The coach is expected to consult and use information from professional associations such as National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 4. The coach is responsible for special tasks assigned by the Director of Athletics. 5. Responsible for attending monthly athletic staff meetings. 6. Assist with and take an active role in departmental fund-raising. 7. Organize a minimum of one community service event with each sport programs. 8. Follow all rules and regulations of the NCAA, NACC and Rockford University.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
• A Master's Degree is preferred; however, a bachelor’s degree will be considered if the candidate has appropriate experience.
• Experience working with student-athletes in a college setting.
• Experience with NCAA regulations.

TO APPLY:
Review of resumes will begin immediately.  Please submit cover letter indicating salary requirements, resume and list of three professional references to HumanResources@rockford.edu. This fulltime, exempt opportunity offers an annual salary of $45000-$48,000.

Our Benefits: Supporting You Every Step of the Way
We believe in taking care of our employees, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package that goes above and beyond. Here’s how we support your health, happiness, and future:
•    Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance to ensure you and your family stay healthy.
•    Savings for Health & Dependent Care: Flexible savings options to manage healthcare and dependent care costs.
•    Financial Protection: Life, AD&D, and disability insurance for peace of mind when life throws you a curveball.
•    Retirement Security: 403(b) plan with employer contributions to help you build a secure future.
•    Personal Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Program, offering resources for both personal and professional needs.
•    Education Benefits: Tuition remission for full-time and part-time employees, their spouses, and dependents. We offer tuition remission both at Rockford University and other partnering colleges through a tuition exchange. 
•    Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off to help you recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.

About Rockford University

Founded in 1847, Rockford University is an independent, coeducational, liberal arts institution located in Rockford, Ill., a city of 150,000 people about 85 miles northwest of Chicago. The University offers over 70 majors, minors and programs, a return-to-college program in management studies, masters programs in business and teaching, and several community education programs. Rockford University is one of only 11 institutions in Illinois with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter. Our mission includes providing an education “grounded in liberal arts learning and complemented and extended by professional and practical experiences.” Our vision builds on the life and work of our distinguished alumna, Jane Addams, and many others in her tradition. Founder of Hull House in Chicago in the late 19th Century, Addams worked at the nexus of the major historical and intellectual currents of the day. In 1931 she was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace. Our vision is to be “Jane Addams' college in the 21st century.”

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