Job Description:

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salaried; Exempt; Administrative; 5 months; Part-Time Temporary

DEPARTMENT: Athletic

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting the head coach with the intercollegiate women's soccer program, including but not limited to: coaching, recruiting qualified student athletes, fundraising, camps, developing schedules, budget management, building community support for the program, monitoring academic progress of student athletes, and knowledge of applicable NCAA rules.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED/RECEIVED:

This position reports to the head women's soccer coach and does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - may include, but not limited to the following:

• Instructing and coaching women's soccer team


• Assist in overseeing all aspects of the program, including practices, competition and scheduling


• Assist in the recruiting plan of the program, evaluate and recruit qualified student athletes


• Assist in fundraising activities to enhance program


• Monitor class schedules, grades and academic progress of program student athletes


• Model good sportsmanship and enforce sportsman like behavior among student athletes


• Assist administration with alumni relations


• Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the College, the MIAA, and the NCAA with the utmost integrity.


• Work cooperatively with personnel in the athletic department, attend department meetings and activities, and always represents the College positively when interacting with the community, alumni, high school and club coaches, media and general public.


• Support the philosophy and mission of the College and the athletic department.


• Develop student-athletes to be contributing members to the campus community and the community at large


• Other duties as assigned by head women's soccer coach or athletic director

REQUIRED QUALIFICIATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree


• Collegiate level playing and/or coaching experience


• Knowledge of NCAA Division III and MIAA compliance and conference rules, and an understanding of the NCAA Division III student athlete philosophy


• Ability to work evenings and weekends, along with travel


• A valid driver's license and good driving record


• Ability to fulfil essential function of the position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates must submit the Alma College application, letter of interest, and a resume via the apply now button below. Applications will be accepted until January 10, 2025.

Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Committed to academic excellence and development of responsible leaders, Alma's students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body.

Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. For more information about the College, visit www.alma.edu.

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