Department: Athletics

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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　　Job Description Summary

　　The Head Women's Soccer Coach will oversee the direction of the Varsity Soccer Program at the NCAA Division II level. Duties of the position include areas such as recruitment, scheduling, practice/game preparation, budget management, fund raising and promotion. The coach works in a collaborative fashion with the Athletic Department and serves in a leadership role to enhance the internal and external visibility and recognition of the Michigan Tech Women's Soccer Program.

　　Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

　　Plan, organize and administer the university's varsity women's soccer program

　　Direct the recruitment of soccer student-athletes on a national basis

　　Develop and implement soccer practice sessions, coordinating soccer staff to determine needs for individual and team improvement

　　Evaluate Michigan Tech and opposing team capabilities to determine game strategy and manage/prepare team for competition

　　Enhance and promote the internal and external visibility and recognition of the University and team to a variety of alumni, campus and off-campus groups

　　Actively participate in fund raising and alumni activities

　　Provide necessary resources to monitor and promote the academic success of student-athletes

　　Plan, develop and administer budgets

　　Represent and act on behalf of the University as directed by the VP for Athletics and Recreation

　　Teach activity classes in the Department of KIP

　　Supervisory Responsibilities: Administrative supervision is exercised over graduate student assistants.

　　Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.

　　Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.

　　Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　Required Experience (minimum requirements)

　　Experience playing and/or coaching soccer at the collegiate level

　　Experience using personal computers and basic software packages such as google docs. 

　　Soccer recruiting experience

　　Desirable Education and/or Experience

　　Master's Degree

　　Head coaching experience

　　3 years experience coaching at the NCAA DI, DII, DIII or NAIA level

　　US Soccer C License or higher (or equivalent licensure with NSCAA and UEFA)

　　Familiarity with Midwest collegiate and club soccer. Especially in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota. 

　　Experience planning, developing, and administering budgets 

　　Experience with fundraising, camps and clinics

　　Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements)

　　Demonstrated commitment to holistic development of student-athletes at the yo