Head Coach - Women's Soccer

General Description As Head Coach, you are responsible for reporting to the Director of Athletics and for the following: Responsibilities Recruiting and maintaining the appropriate number of student athletes to compete at the highest level within your sport. Fostering an environment that supports and encourages each student-athlete to graduate in a timely fashion. Developing and maintaining a competitive win/loss record of at least .500 in your division and qualifying the team for the Region XIX Tournament. Developing and maintaining the skill, discipline, and integrity of the team during games and practice. Statistical reporting and public relations including, but not limited to, updating administration with every score and game highlight after each game and keeping NJCAA Coaches' Website pages up to date. Knowing and adhering to the athletic policies and protocol of UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ (UCNJ) and the eligibility requirements and rules and regulations of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Updating and maintaining student/athlete eligibility. Working closely with student athletes, Academic advisor for student athletes, Coordinator of Student Advisement/Athletics and faculty to help ensure their academic success. Attending the Athletic Orientation and Coaches Council meetings. Conducting yourself and the Team in such a manner as to reflect a positive image for the team and UCNJ, both on and off the playing arena, ensuring moral integrity in all public appearances. Being fully responsible for driving the van, including attaining and maintaining full positive status on the authorized drivers list, following school van policy, notifying appropriate contacts if lost or late for a game, keeping the NJCAA website current, submitting timely expense reports, and following up with the Director of Athletics. Communication will be via phone or in person; voicemail will be for emergency only. Distributing meal money for all road games to the student athletes, reconciling the dollars and returning any overage to the Athletic Department on a bi-weekly basis, following all school policies including Finance and Purchasing, planning all overnight trips, completing all required paperwork before and after the trip, and having student athletes sign the overnight trip code of conduct as necessary. Establishing and maintaining an active e‑mail address. Being responsible for all statistical reports; any fines or penalties imposed by league will be the responsibility of the head coach. Hiring, firing and supervising the Assistant Coaching staff; must follow all legal and college regulations. Following medical guidelines for injured athletes per ATC/Team physician. Maintaining accurate records of actual time spent in all duties by completing and submitting bi‑monthly timesheets. Being present at all games and practices. Reading, acknowledging, signing, and following the NJCAA Coaching Principles, Coaching Creed, and the NJCAA Coaching Excellence Contract. Encouraging athletes to attend select athletic events in support of other teams. Performing any other functions in connection with your position as may be assigned by the Director of Athletics. Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree required. Experience Three (3) years experience in coaching preferred at the college level. Coaching and/or playing experience required. Physical Demands and Work Environment Position involves both sedentary work and physical activity outside on the field in coaching and training situations with student athletes. Involves strenuous exercise of muscles used in stooping, bending, running, throwing, pitching and batting. Work is performed indoors and/or outdoors in conditions including loud and constant noise. There is exposure to natural atmospheric conditions such as sun, rain, wind and dust. Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag approximately 50 pounds. Travel is required. Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services. Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled. This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re‑assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. Union County College offers a competitive compensation package and salaries that are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following benefits are also provided: Medical benefits and pension plan offered through the State of NJ; Dental and vision benefits; Vacation days based on accrual system; Ten paid holidays and three floating holidays that are determined by the College; Tuition remission for employee, spouse, and eligible children for credit and non-credit courses; and Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs at an accredited college or university. #J-18808-Ljbffr UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ