Head Men's Soccer Coach

This role provides leadership in developing and executing strategies to recruit talented athletes and build a nationally competitive team. FMU Athletics is currently accepting applications for a Head Men’s Soccer Coach to meet the goals of guiding and leading an elite-level program; as well as promoting academic achievement and character of the student-athlete, fans, and within the University community.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for the overall management of FMU’s Men’s Soccer program, establishing and adhering to policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines in compliance with the policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines of all University, NAIA, State, and Federal Laws.

• Recruit elite-level prospective student-athletes that will excel within the University framework and make successful progress toward graduation.
• Monitor academic progress and the retention of students affiliated with the Men’s Soccer program, implementing action plans in collaboration with the Faculty Athletic Representative and Student Academic Success office.
• Formulate an effective philosophy to promote the educational welfare and sportsmanship of the student-athlete in alignment with the University’s mission.
• Assume responsibility for sportsmanship, conduct, and academic progress of all students and staff affiliated with the Men’s Soccer program.
• Plan coaching and practice sessions in accordance with NAIA and Conference regulations.
• Manage all operational, fiscal, and administrative activities for the Men’s Soccer program.
• Promote the athletic program and sport through attending community events, public speaking, fundraising, revenue generation, and marketing.
• Comply with NAIA, conference, and FMU rules, regulations, and policies.
• Participate in institutional professional development and training. Display behavior consistent with professional ethics and the FMU faculty and staff handbook.
• Provide administrative efforts, events and programming, game operations, research, and presentation. This also includes but is not limited to team communication and hospitality guidelines. Representation at various South Florida business functions, industry conventions, business seminars, and meetings as directed.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to handle information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
• Effective analytical and decision-making skills. Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents.
• Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Lifting is required (i.e., set-up of scorers’ table, etc.), and some manual labor is expected. Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• CPR and AED Certified.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Note: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.

Qualifications

• A creative self-starter with a bachelor's degree plus two (2) plus years of coaching experience.
• Experience in intercollegiate athletic program administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and Banner financial system.
• This position will require the individual to travel and work some nights and weekends.
• A team player that works well with others.
• Pre-Employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug testing.

Qualified applicants are asked to upload a cover letter of interest, resume/curriculum vitae, and/or certifications, if applicable.

Supplemental Information

In addition to the completed application, candidates must submit a list of three professional references (at least one from a previous employer) that includes names and contact information. Review of application materials will begin ASAP and will continue until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.

Florida Memorial University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.