What are the responsibilities and job description for the PERA ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF THE PRACTICE/HEAD SOCCER COACH position at Wellesley College?
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Job Posting Title
PERA Assistant Professor of the Practice / Head Soccer Coach
Job Description Summary
Faculty
Job Description
The Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics Department (PERA) is seeking an individual with experience working within a community of diverse students and colleagues. Successful candidates will by their teaching, administration, leadership or service demonstrate they can contribute to the diversity and excellence of athletics, the department and our community.
The PERA Department is currently accepting applications for a full-time non-tenure track appointment as Head Coach of Women's Soccer / PERA Assistant Professor of the Practice. At Wellesley College, non-tenure track positions are full members of the faculty on continuing long-term contracts.
Responsibilities :
Managing all aspects of a Division III women's soccer program, including but not limited to coaching, practice organization, recruiting, player skill / leadership development, and supervision of assistant coaches. The successful candidate will also encourage academic and athletics excellence and adhere to all rules and regulations set forth by the College, NCAA and New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference. Additionally, teaching as part of the required Physical Education curriculum, service on department and college committees and professional development are expected.
Requirements :
- Master's degree in physical education, sports management or related field and CPR / AED certification is required.
- A valid driver's license is also required.
- Demonstrated experience coaching, recruiting, and teaching in Physical Education.
- Experience in student-athlete leadership development programming is highly valued.
- All candidates should possess an understanding of the role Physical Education and Athletics play in a rigorous academic setting with an ability to identify and attract outstanding students to one of the nation's top liberal arts colleges that has international prominence.
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Fixed (Fixed Term)
Time Type
Full time
EEO Statement
At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas-the best solutions-draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members of the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish.
Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals in hiring and advancement based on any legally protected status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to the College community are encouraged to apply.
