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Grand Rapids Community College

Job Description

Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Date: September 16, 2022

Department: Athletics

Job ID: 1410

Work Hours/Schedule: Part time

Compensation: $7,405

(Year 1: 50% paid in fall semester and 50% paid in winter semester Year 2 and beyond: 80% paid in fall and 20% paid in winter semester)*
Reports to: Athletic Director Posting Close Date: October 3, 2022


*Please note this is a non-classroom coach position covered by the Faculty Association collective bargaining agreement.

SUMMARY
Reporting to the Athletic Director, the Head Women’s Soccer Coach is responsible for all phases of the women’s soccer program in accordance with the National Junior College Athletic Association’s (NJCAA) rules and philosophies. In conjunction with and approval from the Athletic Director, the head coach will provide program direction and vision, establish Student-Athlete recruitment strategies and goals, oversee and supervise assistant and volunteer coaches, assist with Student-Athlete academic success, create competition strategies and practice plans, deliver coaching direction to student athletes, coordinate with sports information and training staffs, assure proper oversight of practices and games and assure full education of and compliance with NJCAA and Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) Regulations.


Essential Job Functions
? Direct and coordinate the activities of the women’s soccer program in the planning, organizing and coaching of the Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) women’s soccer team.

? Ensure compliance with college, conference, and NJCAA policies and regulations.

? Support the academic success of student-athletes at GRCC.

? Follow up on prospective student athlete inquiries through emails, texts or phone calls.

? Recruit student-athletes by means of personal contact and correspondence, evaluating ability in person or by videotape, and on-campus visits.

? Responsible for coordinating recruiting visits and prospective student-athlete tryouts in accordance with NJCAA and GRCC guidelines.

? Provide student-athletes with information and opportunities at the next level, with the goal of graduating student-athletes from GRCC and moving them on to NCAA or NAIA institutions.

? Establish relationships with high school and college coaches for recruitment of student athletes.

? Reconcile expenditures of budgeted funds, organizing and turning in all receipts in accordance with GRCC policies.

? Maintain athletic equipment within annual plan and budget guidelines with approval from the Athletic Director.

? Assign or intake team athletic equipment when appropriate, communicating any equipment/apparel issues with the Athletic Director and Equipment Manager.

? Schedule non-conference competition by appropriate timelines to allow other administrative needs to be met (event management, athletic trainer, officials, travel, lodging, meals, etc.)

? Submit practice schedule to Athletic Director for approval. Follow all Ford Fieldhouse space request procedures.

? Assist in the collection of proper documentation needed to establish each student-athlete’s eligibility.

? Submit student-athletes for GRCC, MCCAA and NJCAA awards.

? Assume responsibility of off-season activities when approved and scheduled by the Athletic Director.

? Responsible for the supervision of the team and individual athletes while in the locker room, during practice, games and when traveling.

? Attend all practices, games, tournaments and scheduled team activities.

? Attend college, conference, and NJCAA meetings as assigned by the Athletic Director.

? Represent GRCC at athletic events upon request.

? Follow all GRCC and Athletic Department policies and procedures.

? Maintain high standards and uphold the Student-Athlete Code of Conduct and the GRCC Student Code of Conduct.

? Responsible to submit written proposals to the Athletic Director for recruiting trips, camps & clinics and other fundraising initiatives.

? Communicate and follow-up with the Athletic Director on team matters requiring approval and input.

? Perform other duties not specifically stated herein but deemed essential to the operations of the program as assigned by the Athletic Director.

? Persons in this role are identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSA's will be trained and responsible for reporting Clery Reportable Crimes to Campus Police as required by the Clery Act.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education/License

? Associates degree required.
? Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Work Experience
? Three or more years of soccer coaching experience required.
? Collegiate head coaching experience preferred.
? Collegiate recruiting experience preferred.
? Knowledge of NJCAA or NCAA eligibility and compliance preferred.
? Administrative experience preferred.
? NJCAA experience preferred.

Equipment Use/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
? Hudl Software
? Appropriate technology required to perform the duties of the position.

Physical Demands
? Ability to lift 50lbs.
? Ability to stand, sit and demonstrate the skills necessary to teach the game of basketball.
? Capacity to coach in various environments
? Model good sportsmanship, discipline and accountability.

Mental Demands
? Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills; ability to effectively interact with faculty, staff and students.
? Experience working with non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds and with varying academic skills.
? Understanding of confidentiality as related to professional Code of Ethics, HIPPA and FERPA guidelines.

Working Conditions
? Grand Rapids Community College will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Employees will be directed to our GRCC Policy(s) for compliance information.

? Ability to travel to various locations for recruiting, games and practices, leaving at various times.

? Ability to work nights and weekends.

? Ability to attend post season competition and overnight trips.

? Ability to work in fast paced, stressful environments.

? Flexible working conditions.

? Ability to adapt to sudden change.

? Must be a team player and understand the mission of GRCC.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Grand Rapids Community College is only accepting online applications for this position at https://www.grcc.edu/jobs. Submit a cover letter and resume in one document. The opportunity to apply for this position will close on October 3, 2022 at 11:59PM. Individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Grand Rapids Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Visa sponsorship is not available.


Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, national origin, disability, political affiliation, familial status, veteran status or genetics in all programs, activities, services, employment and advancement including admissions to, access to, treatment in, or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law. GRCC is committed to reviewing all aspects of GRCC programs, activities, services and employment, including recruitment, selection, retention and promotion to identify and eliminate barriers in order to prevent discrimination on the basis of the listed protected characteristics. The college will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person for bringing charges of discrimination or participating in an
investigation. Further information may be obtained from the EEO Office or the Office of General Counsel, 143 Bostwick Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295.

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