Assistant Coach Men's Soccer

Location

Dekalb, IL | United States

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Northern Illinois University (NIU) is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Coach Men’s Soccer. This is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits. Under the general supervision of the Head Coach Men’s Soccer, this position will assist head coach in coaching student-athletes, implementation and instruction of game strategy, recruiting prospective student-athletes, monitoring student-athlete academic progress, program organization, managing travel, managing student-athlete scholarships and overseeing the discipline, conduct and image of the sport program and student-athletes of a major university sport program in conjunction with other departmental responsibilities as assigned.

The mission of NIU Athletics is to enhance the University, community and region through service and engagement while developing champions in the classroom, in competition and in life. With long standing traditions and core values centered on family, NIU Athletics is home to 17 NCAA Division I sport programs. Northern Illinois University, chartered in 1895, is a comprehensive teaching and research institution with over 17,000 currently enrolled students and houses seven (7) degree-granting colleges—Business, Education, Engineering and Engineering Technology, Health and Human Sciences, Law, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. Centrally located in DeKalb, Northern Illinois University is 30 miles west of Aurora, 65 miles west of Chicago, 36 miles west of Naperville, and 45 miles southeast of Rockford.

Position Summary

This is a professional coaching position, and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules and regulations of affiliated national, regional and state intercollegiate athletic associations, the Mid-American conference (or subsequent member conference) and the university.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

oaching

• Coach student-athletes individually and in groups and demonstrate game techniques.
• Plan coaching and practice sessions in accordance with NCAA and conference regulations.
• Develop, recommend, and teach game strategy and position assignments.

Academic Support

• Provide an overall positive educational environment for student-athletes conducive to learning, athletic development, social growth, and preparing them for life beyond college.
• In conjunction with the Student Athlete Academic Support Services (SAASS) department, monitor academic progress and academic status of student-athletes, implementing corrective action plans through appropriate staff, if needed.

Safety and Conduct

• Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student-athletes to support the image and reputation of the department and university.
• Responsible for the development, safety and conduct of the student-athletes within specific sport program.

Administration

• Assist in the administration of the entire sport program, as assigned; including, but not limited to daily practices, game planning and implementation, recruiting, equipment management and facilities scheduling.

Cash Handling

• Cash handling responsibilities: $5,000 – $10,000 annually.
• Assist with departmental needs as requested.

Public Relations

• Promote the university, athletic department and specific sport through community events, public speaking, fundraising, and marketing.
• When practical under the circumstances, intercollegiate athletic staff are encouraged to voluntarily attend all athletic events to promote audience participation and support for NIU team efforts.

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 1 year experience demonstrating soccer skills, game and training strategies, plus teaching progressions.
• Minimum one year soccer coaching experience at the DI, DII, or DIII level.
• Minimum 6 months experience recruiting and retaining quality student-athletes, particularly at the regional level (Midwest) including knowledge of high school programs.

Additional Requirements (SPS)

• Ability to empower, communicate with, and relate well to the male student-athletes.
• Ability to effectively communicate through oral, written, and electronic forms.
• Have a thorough knowledge of NCAA, conference and institutional rules and conduct the program within the regulations.
• As a staff member within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, you are responsible for knowledge of and compliance with National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) regulations, both those general in nature and those which apply directly to your position’s responsibilities.
• Strict adherence to all applicable governing policies, procedures, and regulations of the NCAA is required and is a condition of your employment.

Preferred Qualifications (SPS)

• Master’s degree.
• Minimum three academic years coaching experience at a DI, DII, or DIII institution.
• Former student-athlete.

Physical demands/requirements

• Walking and running when needed
• Sitting and standing for long periods of time
• Lifting and carrying up to 50lb

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