Head Women's Soccer Coach

Description

The Head Coach will coordinate of all phases of a competitive NJCAA Division I soccer program. Â Including, but not limited to coaching, recruiting, budget management, travel management, rules and eligibility compliance, administrative duties, departmental fundraising, game management, academic advising, marketing, promotions, and public relations.

Job Duties

• Recruitment

• Organization
• Provide effective organization of program and management of time.
• Perform a variety of coaching functions at all practices.
• Organization and supervision for team travel.
• Understand and conference, regional and NJCAA requirements in regard to meetings, statistics, rosters, schedules and awards.
• Fundraising
• Assist with active selling of booster advertising and memberships for scholarship fundraising.
• Participates in departmental and individual sport fundraising activities/events for producing scholarship and/or team funding.
• Advising
• Assist with the admissions and financial aid advising process of team members.
• Monitor academic progress and eligibility of all team members, providing intervention strategies and resources when necessary.
• Assist with the orientation of student-athletes regarding expectations, college polices, code of ethics, sportsmanship code and local resources.
• Assist with enforcement of college policies.
• Public Relations
• Establishes appropriate rapport with media including reporting scores and team statistics in a timely manner
• Represents the department and Iowa Western to service clubs, media and alumni groups.
• Works with entire athletic department on departmental projects and fundraising.
• Assist with providing information needed to produce respective sports guide.
• Works collaboratively with the college's radio and TV broadcasting programs.
• Works collaboratively with the Reiver's Sports Media Coordinator in regards to sports promotions, events and social media.
• Works collaboratively with the SID to update and maintain their respective sports webpage.
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Complies with the colleges, ICCAC's and NJCAA's rules and regulations.
• Compiles and submits organized and accurate paperwork for eligibility.
• Oversees program management within budget parameters.
• Coordinates effectively managing scholarship offerings and budget.
• Coordinates team travel, accommodations, and meals.
• Coordinates with accurate inventories of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains care of equipment and facilities.
• Attends scheduled departmental meetings.
• Assist with enforcement of medical and insurance procedures.
• Attends coachesâ meetings and ICCAC meetings as required.
• Participates in clinics for professional improvement.
• Works with and is supportive of other coaches and programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.
• Demonstrates IWCCâs core mission, vision, and values
• Other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications

• Exceptional knowledge of respective sport
• Possess strong organizational and computer skills
• Possess ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to appropriately exercise independent initiative and judgment
• Sensitivity to and awareness of confidential materials
• Must hold valid driver's license and have a good driving record to qualify to drive college vehicles
• Bachelorâs Degree
• Ability to pass a background check
  
  

Physical Demands

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
• Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Lifting and carrying
• Reaching
• Climbing
• Walking
• Standing
• Bending
• Stooping
• Ability to do facility set-up by climbing stairs, ladders, and moving moderately heavy equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs
  
  

Comprehensive benefits package, including employer paid time off, of up to 19 paid holidays, additional 88 hours of paid time off in the summer, vacation & sick time; employer paid medical, dental, life; HSA with a match, IPERS pension plan with over 9% employer match, reduced summer schedule, free access to our new wellness facility, employee concierge services, and many other voluntary benefits to choose from. Click here to learn more!

Employer Iowa Western Community College (IA)

Address 2700 College Rd

Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503

Website https://www.iwcc.edu/