Head Men’s Soccer Coach

The Colby College Department of Athletics seeks a full-time head coach of men’s soccer. This is a faculty position with benefits. In the context of Colby’s commitment to comprehensive excellence, the head coach is responsible for the leadership, direction, instruction, supervision, and coaching of a men’s soccer program that can compete consistently at the top of the NESCAC and Division III.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the management and administration of an intercollegiate men’s soccer program that competes regularly for NESCAC championships.
• Create a dynamic and inclusive recruiting plan for the soccer program. Lead the effort to recruit the most high-achieving student athletes, including those from geographically and demographically diverse populations.
• Analyze performance and successfully instruct athletes in game techniques and strategies in preparation for and during athletics competition.
• Develop student athletes of character who are committed to fostering a campus environment of respect and inclusion.
• Demonstrate the desire and initiative to learn new functions to advance coaching skills. Show commitment to excellence in carrying out duties and responsibilities.
• Mentor and coach future leaders by providing guidance, feedback and support to maximize performance and establish a supportive environment for professional development.
• Understand students’ academic needs, communicate with academic liaisons, identify any issues that may occur, and provide direction and guidance when necessary.
• Understand how resources such as money, time, technology, equipment, buildings, and people should be utilized to meet the programs strategic goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience working within a successful collegiate soccer environment preferred.
• Successful track record of fostering and maintaining working relationships with various athletic constituents.
• Working knowledge of rules and regulations governing collegiate soccer.
• Outstanding organizational, communication, writing, interpersonal, and analytical skills and the capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to initiate, analyze, monitor, evaluate, and advance strategic planning.
• Ability to work independently and to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting the development of student athletes from varied backgrounds.
• Ability to work weekends and nights.