Head Coach - Men's Soccer (Part-Time)

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As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay). We also offer tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions. More information can be found on our Benefits website.

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Head Coach - Men's Soccer (Part-Time)

DEPARTMENT: Athletics and Recreation

PRIMARY LOCATION: Fall River

REPORTS TO:  Director of Athletics and Recreation

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Assistant Coach - Men's Soccer

STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Head Coach - Men's Soccer is responsible for administration of all phases of an NJCAA Division III Men's Soccer program including, but not limited to: recruiting quality student-athletes; organizing and training athletes for successful competition; monitoring and supporting the academic success of the student-athletes; planning and conducting pre- and post-season conditioning programs; scheduling; fundraising; as well as promoting the program on-campus and in the local community. This is a professional head coaching position and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of the NJCAA, Region XXI, and Bristol Community College.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruitment

• Meet designated roster goals in collaboration with Director of Athletics and Recreation.
• Collaborate with the department's Athletics Recruiter to identify and guide prospective students through the enrollment process.
• Report information on prospective student-athlete interest to the Athletics Recruiter.
• Establish a comprehensive list of prospective student-athletes and regularly contact prospective student-athletes about attending Bristol Community College.
• Attend Bristol Community College family nights and other on-campus recruiting events.

Student Success

• Collaboratively work with the department's Student-Athlete Academic Coordinator to ensure men's soccer student-athletes are meeting regularly with their advisor and engaging in student development and support initiatives.
• Motivate and provide mentorship and advice to prepare student-athletes in the classroom. 
• Promote academic success through a commitment to class attendance, academic achievement, and graduation.
• Communicate high academic standards within the men's soccer program.

Coaching

• Organize, prepare and conduct team practice sessions to train and prepare for competition.
• Direct, motivate, and advise student-athletes to prepare for competition. 
• Establish program and student-athlete goals.
• Establish and enforce team and college policies.
• Effectively communicate proper techniques, fundamentals, and team strategies.
• Represent the college in a positive manner by demonstrating good sportsmanship and collegiality.
• Study the field and remain up-to-date on the latest trends of soccer instruction.
• Use lessons in sport as a platform for overall student-development.

Administrative

• Schedule non-region soccer contests in collaboration with the Director of Athletics and Recreation.
• Develop relationships with four-year coaches and implement a plan to assist men's soccer student-athletes in transferring.
• Demonstrate an understanding and adhere to NJCAA eligibility and compliance, as well as applicable coach and student-athlete handbooks.
• Attend and participate in coaching staff meetings.
• Coordinate the distribution and completion of all men's soccer student-athlete paperwork.
• Prepare and submit the men's soccer tournament packet.
• Report facility issues to the Director of Athletics and Recreation in a timely manner.
• Manage men's soccer uniform and equipment inventory and submit requests to the Director of Athletics and Recreation or designated representative.
• Coordinate fundraising initiatives for the men's soccer program and meet annual fundraising goals, in collaboration with the college's Development Office.
• Focus on customer service best practices when working with Bristol community members, including faculty, staff, and students. 
• Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all required qualifications must be met by date of hire. 

• Minimum of an Associate degree or equivalent required. 
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in coaching high school, club, or intercollegiate soccer.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications. 
• Knowledge of recruitment and student-athlete development.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.
• Reliable transportation in order to travel to and from meetings, trainings, or campus and community locations as required.
• Ability to obtain CPR/AED certification.
• Valid driver's license required. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience coaching at the intercollegiate level.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Front Rush recruiting software.
• Experience recruiting student-athletes in a community college setting.
• Strong ability to build relationships within our recruitment area.
• Robust understanding and demonstrated inclusion of best practices focused on access, equity, student success, and high-impact practices.
• Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English.

Additional Information:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

POSITION STATUS: This is a part-time, non-unit, non-benefitted, up to 16.5 hours per week position.

EXPECTED START DATE: April 2024

SALARY:   $7,000 per season

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: Please complete our online application by clicking on the "Apply" button. The position will be open to applicants until filled. Applications submitted within 10 calendar days of the posting date. 

REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE APPLICATION PROCESS:

1) A completed Bristol Community College Employment Application.

2) A current resume/curriculum vitae.

3) A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the desired and required qualifications of the position (not limited in length). 

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Bristol Community College is an institution that does not sponsor work authorization.

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted for all positions.

The college will independently verify education credentials as provided on the application. For certain positions that require a college degree, the hired candidate must supply official transcripts upon hire. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Bristol Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Title IX & Equity Compliance Officer, Emmanuel Echevarria at [email protected] or 774.357.2682; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.