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Head Men's Soccer Coach (Specialist 3A)
Search #: 495917
Work type: Full-time
Location: Storrs Campus
Categories: Athletics (Coaches, Trainers, Specialists)
JOB SUMMARY
The University of Connecticut is accepting applications for a full-time position of Head Men’s Soccer Coach. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of a Division I Men’s Soccer Program including coordination of recruitment and evaluation of prospective student-athletes; overall development of the student-athletes; practice and game preparation; oversight responsibility of assistant coaches; support of the academic staff to ensure academic success of team members; support of the Division’s efforts to promote the men’s soccer program through marketing and community involvement initiatives; budget management; and other administrative duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree; five years of collegiate soccer coaching experience in a full-time position; demonstrated ability to operate a successful program within NCAA and conference regulations; commitment to the academic success of student-athletes; demonstrated knowledge of the correct application of NCAA regulations; ability to teach/communicate effectively; demonstrated experience in the recruiting process of qualified student-athletes; strong commitment to the academic goals of the University; and outstanding organizational, communication, and public relations skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Six more years of experience as a Division I Head Men’s Soccer Coach; history of finishing the season in the top 25 RPI for men’s Division I soccer; multiple NCAA tournament appearances in the last five years; experience leading a team to a conference championships; collegiate and/or professional playing experience; program operations experience that includes scheduling, budget management, and travel planning.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment at the University of Connecticut is contingent upon the successful candidate’s compliance with the University’s Mandatory Workforce COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. This Policy states that all workforce members are required to have or obtain a Covid-19 vaccination as a term and condition of employment at UConn, unless an exemption or deferral has been approved.
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on December 8, 2021.