"Head Women's Soccer Coach"

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Company:

Colorado Northwestern Community College

Job Location:

Category:

Athletics - Coaching

Type:

Full-Time

ABOUT COLORADO NORTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE:

Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) fosters educational excellence and student success, prepares students for local and global citizenship, anticipates and responds to the needs of surrounding communities, and contributes to evolving regional economic development. CNCC is a small, rural community college located in Northwest Colorado with campuses located in Rangely, CO and Craig, CO. CNCC offers exceptional experiences to employees with outdoor activities, wildlife, and small rural communities.

The College has various unique programs including Aviation Technology (Flight), Aviation Maintenance Technology, Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy (PRLEA), and the Paleontology Plan of Study. We also offer great opportunities for our students in Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and Automotive Technology. The college provides AA, AS, AAS, and certificate programs so students have excellent choices in their degree plans. Additionally, we provide a BAS in Dental Hygiene.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Colorado Northwestern Community College is seeking a full-time Head Women’s Soccer Coach to lead our Women’s Soccer Program. Successful applicants will demonstrate an ability to serve as the program leader for Women’s Soccer. This position is responsible for operating a program for student-athletes which includes, but is not limited to, recruiting, and coaching, mentoring, guiding, and training student-athletes. The successful candidate must possess leadership and management skills that will assist in developing the student-athlete’s growth in the psycho-motor, effective and cognitive domains.

The incumbent will be required to hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant sport discipline and have experience as a soccer coach at the interscholastic or intercollegiate level. The successful candidate will be required to have a relevant degree in a discipline for additional teaching duties and/or administrative practices as applicable. CNCC values high energy, creativity, and a strong commitment to student engagement. We are seeking coaches who will have a dramatic impact on student success and will instill a culture of excellence in our athletic program.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Duties to be fulfilled such as but not limited to:
• Responsible for budget creation and management for the Women’s Soccer Program
• Model and encourage leadership, sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive citizenship
• Support student-athlete success by ensuring they meet academic standards each semester, identify a program of study and if appropriate a transfer institution within their first semester, register for subsequent semesters within the first two weeks of registration opening, personally oversee athlete study sessions, personally connect players with college resources and personnel to resolve financial, academic, personal and health issues impacting their success.
• Based on college mission, recruit student-athletes to fill and maintain appropriate roster sizes based on NJCAA standards.
• Meets with each athlete once a month to review progress on the student success checklist to include academic, athletic, and other progress or issues. Help athletes in improvement planning and goal setting and monitor their performance on these plans.
• Responsible for verifying athlete eligibility prior to competition.
• Will serve as the responsible party for student-athlete safety and conduct during all team athletic practices, games, events and activities and notifies the athletic director of any issues.
• Must be able to administer NJCAA Division I intercollegiate program including recruiting, scheduling, fund raising, budgeting, travel and practice plans.
• Oversee program equipment and uniform inventory.
• Coach, teach and train student-athletes in skills and strategies related to competition.
• Instruct students in how to be academically successful.
• Mentor, maintain discipline, respect and standards of behavior.
• Fulfill other responsibilities in the Athletics Department based on coaches skill set, the needs of the Department and team sharing approach.
• Must report all incidents, whether directly or indirectly, that you become aware regarding Civil Rights, which includes all sexual misconduct incidences, to the Equal Opportunity/Title IX Coordinator for the College.
• Oversee weight training specific to soccer.
• Maintain the level of discipline, respect, and standards of behavior while mentoring student-athletes.
• Utilize excellent communication skills with team players and the Athletic Director.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written professional communication skills.
• Develop and maintain a knowledge of applicable Regional and Conference rules and regulations.
• Ensure student-athlete participation in all assigned community service activities.
• Enters correct statistics and results into the NJCAA in a timely manner after each competition.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

This job requires any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and/or experience as indicated below.

Education and Training:

• The incumbent shall hold a combination of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant sport discipline and experience as a soccer coach at the interscholastic or intercollegiate level. The candidate should possess a relevant degree in a discipline suitable for additional teaching duties and/or administrative practices as applicable. Must possess a soccer “E” License or equivalent.

Prior Related Experience:

• Verifiable experience coaching at the Professional/College/Club/High School level.

Licensure/Certification:

• U.S. Soccer “E” License or equivalent.
• Must possess valid driver’s license

Other:

• The person holding this position is expected to be approachable, team-oriented, committed to students’ academic success, willing to work on a limited budget, and capable of working with various factions of the college.
• Good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to instruct students in how to be successful in college are essential qualities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training:

• Master’s Degree, or higher, in related field.

Prior Related Experience:

• Two to four years of playing and or previous head coaching experience at the college level.

Licensure/Certification:

• U.S Soccer D license or higher and/or equivalent
• CPR/First-Aid/ AED
• Valid Commercial Driver License

Equipment Skills:

• Equipment and facilities related to sport associated with soccer

Other:

• Knowledge of NJCAA and College rules, policies, and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of higher education including academic advising.
• Strong organizational skills and proclivity for attention to details
• Able to multi-task, proactive with independent decision making, a self-starter.
• Specialize in player development and recruiting.
• Familiarity with Presto Sports

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

All interested and qualified applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation, along with a completed Colorado Northwestern Community College application for exempt employment to the Department of Human Resources.

Colorado Northwestern Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Colorado Northwestern Community College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policy 19-60. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. Colorado Northwestern Community College will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs.

The College has designated Mike Rager, Director of Civil Rights & Investigations, as its Title IX/ADA/Section 504/Title II with the responsibility to coordinate its civil rights compliance activities and grievance procedures. If you have any questions regarding Title IX/EO/ADA/Section 504/Title II, please contact Mike Rager, Director of Civil Rights & Investigations - CCCS, at (720) 858-2444 / mike.rager@cccs.edu or Angie Miller, Chief Human Resources Officer, at (970) 675-3235 / angela.miller@cncc.edu.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Angela Miller, Chief Human Resources Officer, at 970.675.3235 or angela.miller@cncc.edu. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204, telephone (303) 844-3417.

Title IX Coordinator (Students)/ADA/Section 504/Title II Coordinator

Name: Mike Rager (Temporary)

Address: 9101 E. Lowry Blvd. Denver, CO 80230

Phone: (720) 858-2444

Equal Opportunity (EO)/Deputy Title IX Coordinator (Employees)

Name: Angela Miller

Address: 500 Kennedy Dr, Rangely, CO 81648

Phone: 970.675.3235

Deputy Title IX Coordinator (Students)

Name: Zachary Stevenson

Address: 500 Kennedy Dr, Rangely, CO 81648

Phone: 970.675.3312

Deputy EO Coordinator/Deputy Title IX Coordinator (Employees)

Name: Lindsay Blankenship

Address: 500 Kennedy Dr, Rangely CO 81648

Phone:970.675.3219

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This Job Description reflects Colorado Northwestern Community College’s best effort to describe the essential functions and essential qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates you have read this Job Description and understand the essential functions and essential qualifications of the job.

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