Head Coach, Men's Soccer (NAIA)
Indiana University

Department

ATHLETICS (EA-ATHL-IUEAA)

Department Information

Indiana University East, a regional campus of Indiana University (IU), offers residents of eastern Indiana, western Ohio, and beyond a broad range of bachelor's degrees and selected master's degrees and certificates through its traditional main campus in Richmond, off-campus sites, and online program options.

Indiana University East values a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and intellectual perspectives among its faculty, staff, and students. The campus is dedicated to being a strong partner in enhancing the educational, cultural, and economic development of the region it serves through community and civic engagement.

Job Summary

Indiana University East, home of the Red Wolves and a regional campus of Indiana University, invites applications for the position of Head Men's Soccer Coach. The Head Men's Soccer Coach will provide leadership and vision for the men's soccer program while fostering a culture of competitive excellence, academic achievement, and personal development. This role is responsible for building a program that reflects IU East's commitment to community, character, and preparing student-athletes for success beyond sport.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Manages and operates the men's soccer team, while complying with all River States/National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) regulations
• Establishes and leads the IU East men's soccer program, setting the vision, standards, and overall direction of the program
• Manages day-to-day program operations, including recruiting, training, player development, scheduling, and developing the skills and strategies necessary for competition
• Actively promotes respect and sportsmanship toward officials, opponents, teammates, and oneself, while modeling proper techniques and skills to ensure safe participation and prevent injury
• Plans and executes the schedule of all competitions and practices in compliance with the River States Conference (RSC) and NAIA regulations
• Monitors and facilitates compliance with NAIA athletic directives
• Participates in due process procedures, as needed
• Works collaboratively with the Athletic Director, Sports Information Director, and the Department of Community Engagement to manage public relations for the soccer program
• Complies with academic policies, standards, and requirements of the university, including monitoring and encouraging regular progress toward an academic degree
• Makes good-faith efforts, in cooperation with the university's faculty and administration, to meet all student-athlete academic requirements and to integrate sports into the whole spectrum of academic life for all student-athletes
• Uses reasonable efforts to arrange travel and scheduling to minimize lost classroom time for student athletes
• Performs other related duties such as notifying players of practices, games, and team meetings; managing the sports network and/or facility; providing oversight of Ref Wolf Partners, Club, or Foundation; providing game and academic study hall oversight
• Serves as recruiting coordinator, Graf center coordinator, and/or assists with another sport
• Coordinates with outside agency on athletic drug testing procedures
• Manages community service reports

General Responsibilities

• Complies fully with all NAIA, applicable athletic conference, and Indiana University rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; acknowledging that failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment
• Provides leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student athletes by counseling team members in academic, disciplinary, sportsmanship, and personal matters, as appropriate
• Develops a competitively successful team to represent Indiana University positively and responsibly
• Provides student athletes the opportunity for a positive experience and climate in which to achieve their academic, athletic, and personal goals
• Performs recruiting duties by formulating a plan to incorporate coverage of all prospective student athletes and recruiting high-quality student-athletes that meet or exceed university qualifications
• Represents the team, department, and university in a positive, professional, and ethical manner
• Responds appropriately to media, marketing, fund-raising, and community service requests, as assigned
• Exhibits professionalism in a manner consistent with the missions and goals of Indiana University, applicable athletic conference, and the NAIA
• Directs coaching staff, when applicable
• Maintains program budget

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 4 years of coaching experience
• 1 year of management experience

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
• Instills commitment to organizational goals
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Effective conflict management skills
• Builds and manages effective teams

Working Conditions / Demands

This position requires both sedentary work and long durations of movement about the workspace. It requires the ability to move and transport objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential tasks with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

This is an in-person position.

IU East Campus

Richmond, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$40,000 per year

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Sr. Operational

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Athletic Affairs

Job Family: Coaching
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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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