What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Coach, Men's USL League 2 Team position at Des Moines Menace?
The Menace head coach is responsible for recruiting and developing a team whose goal is to excel in USL League Two and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup every year. The ideal candidate will be energetic, engaging, and hard-working individual and will represent the Menace in a professional manner.
Responsibilities
- Recruit and motivate high-level athletes who will win games while positively representing the organization in the community.
- Coach all home, away, and exhibition matches.
- Develop training and fitness programming and coach all team sessions.
- Attract, retain, and develop the coaching staff for the team.
- Work with the Menace front office to communicate all operational details to players.
- Participate in coaching clinics, community appearances, and media interviews as requested by Menace front office staff.
- Support Menace staff in scheduling players’ involvement in youth soccer programs and community appearances.
- Manage and organize tryouts.
- Maintain professionalism at all times.
- Other duties as directed by the Menace General Manager.
Qualifications
- “A” Level coaching license preferred.
- Strong background in coaching high-level soccer (USL League Two, college, or professional level experience is preferred).
- Proven track record of developing soccer talent and leading teams to success.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class. As part of the same corporate family as Krause Group, all Menace associates are expected to uphold the company's values: Passion, Integrity, Teamwork, Caring and Excellence.
