Head Men’s Soccer Coach

The Head Men’s Soccer Coach will have overall responsibility to develop and operate a competitive intercollegiate program by recruiting, retaining, teaching and mentoring quality student-athletes in the program. The head coach will also manage the men’s soccer staff effectively and efficiently.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Recruit and retain athletically skilled and academically qualified student-athletes into the men’s soccer program.
• Oversee the men’s soccer operating budget with integrity.
• Develop and implement modern and effective soccer techniques and strategies through practices and competitions.
• Arrange transportation and practices schedules in context of department guidelines, working with appropriate departmental and institutional personnel.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with local media, high school coaches, the Decatur community and the extended Millikin University community to promote the soccer program in a positive manner.
• Comply with all applicable Millikin University, CCIW and NCAA rules, regulations and policies.
• Develop a competitive season schedule of non-conference games within the NCAA Division III philosophy.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three years of college coaching or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of the sport of soccer.
• Ability to recruit and retain quality soccer student-athletes.
• Excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to various audiences.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a team atmosphere in the Athletic Department.
• Strong commitment to the University and NCAA Division III philosophy.