Athletics Coach - Soccer Head Coach-Men's

Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Director of Recreation Center and Athletics Operations, the Head Coach is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the specific sports program. The Head Coach provides effective leadership, recruitment, coaching, and monitoring of student-athletes to encourage and promote high academic standards and team performance. The Head Coach is responsible for all aspects of the intercollegiate program, including planning of annual competition schedule, practice schedules, program administration, and providing for the health, safety, and academic progress of the student-athletes involved in the program. In conjunction with the Director of Recreation Center and Athletics Operations, the Head Coach works with departments to ensure facilities, equipment, and schedules are adequate for the program’s needs. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Provides vision, leadership, organization, and supervision for all facets of the intercollegiate sport program to ensure a highly competitive and successful program by utilizing appropriate player development, game management, and program oversight techniques. Develops and implements program philosophy within the guidelines of all rules and policies by Texas Southmost College, its Athletics Office, Region XIV Conference and the NJCAA in accordance with the academic standards, stated mission, and goals of Texas Southmost College. Works collaboratively with Admissions, Financial Aid, and other departments to ensure appropriate registration, admission, and other administrative processing of student-athletes. Monitors student-athletes’ academic program. Provides effective leadership to student-athletes to encourage high academic standards, player development, leadership development, team development, community involvement, positive representation of the college, and competitive performance. Develops, manages and oversees the intercollegiate sports program operations effectively, ethically, and innovatively in accordance with department and college guidelines. Provides administrative oversight for all aspects of the program including team travel, practice schedule, competition schedule, and game management. Coordinates strength and conditioning regimens for injury prevention. Scouts opponents to develop effective game strategies. Adheres to conference regulations regarding film exchange and statistical reporting. Recruits student-athletes of good character, academically prepared, and of a quality skill level needed to be competitive within the parameters of the NJCAA regulations. Recruits and retains student-athletes that will positively represent the college both academically and as an athletic team member. Develops effective recruiting channels. Communicates and actively engages the necessary college departments/parties such as Financial Aid, Admissions, and the Director of Recreation Center and Athletics Operations when offering scholarships. Works collaboratively with the Director of Recreation Center and Athletics Operations and facilities personnel in the use, care, and maintenance of facilities, and accept responsibility for team athletic equipment and related inventories. Works with college departments to obtain authorization to purchase new equipment and supplies in accordance with college policy. Participates in program and departmental social media outreach, public relations, and promotional efforts. Supports, plans, and works with the TSC Foundation to promote specific program fundraising and scholarship funds. Attends all mandatory TSC , Region XIV , and NJCAA meetings; stay knowledgeable of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to the intercollegiate sports program. Maintains strict adherence to all TSC policies, procedures, and regulations. Serves on campus-wide committees and builds relationships across campus as well as within the local community. Displays continued commitment to engage in professional development opportunities. Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events. Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Texas Southmost College ( TSC ). Other duties as assigned. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Southmost College