Athletics Coach - Soccer Head Coach-Men's

Texas Southmost College; Brownsville (TX); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Texas Southmost College in Brownsville, TX is seeking a Head Coach to lead and manage the day-to-day operations of an intercollegiate sports program under the Director of Recreation Center and Athletics Operations.

The successful candidate will recruit and develop student-athletes, plan competition and practice schedules, ensure health, safety, academic progress, and compliance with NJCAA and regional regulations while coordinating with campus departments and facilities.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Exercise Physiology or related field is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of intercollegiate sport head coaching experience at the high school level or above.

Aufgaben

• Provides vision, leadership, organization, and supervision for all facets of the intercollegiate sport program.
• Develops and implements program philosophy in accordance with NJCAA/Region XIV rules and college policies.
• Coordinates recruitment, practices, and game management; plans travel and scheduling; ensures safety and academic progress.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Recruitment

Team development

Student success focus

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Kinesiology/related field

Jobbeschreibung

Position Information

Classification Title

Job Title

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Location

Position Length Full-time

Position Summary Information

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Recreation Center and Athletics Operations, the Head Coach is responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of the specific sports program. The Head Coach provides effective leadership, recruitment, coaching, and monitoring of student‑athletes to encourage and promote high academic standards and team performance. The Head Coach is responsible for all aspects of the intercollegiate program, including planning of annual competition schedule, practice schedules, program administration, and providing for the health, safety, and academic progress of the student‑athletes involved in the program. In conjunction with the Director of Recreation Center and Athletics Operations, the Head Coach works with departments to ensure facilities, equipment, and schedules are adequate for the program’s needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides vision, leadership, organization, and supervision for all facets of the intercollegiate sport program to ensure a highly competitive and successful program by utilizing appropriate player development, game management, and program oversight techniques.
• Develops and implements program philosophy within the guidelines of all rules and policies by Texas Southmost College, its Athletics Office, Region XIV Conference and the NJCAA in accordance with the academic standards, stated mission, and goals of Texas Southmost College.
• Works collaboratively with Admissions, Financial Aid, and other departments to ensure appropriate registration, admission, and other administrative processing of student‑athletes.
• Monitors student‑athletes’ academic program.
• Provides effective leadership to student‑athletes to encourage high academic standards, player development, leadership development, team development, community involvement, positive representation of the college, and competitive performance.
• Develops, manages and oversees the intercollegiate sports program operations effectively, ethically, and innovatively in accordance with department and college guidelines.
• Provides administrative oversight for all aspects of the program including team travel, practice schedule, competition schedule, and game management.
• Coordinates strength and conditioning regimens for injury prevention.
• Scouts opponents to develop effective game strategies.
• Adheres to conference regulations regarding film exchange and statistical reporting.
• Recruits student‑athletes of good character, academically prepared, and of a quality skill level needed to be competitive within the parameters of the NJCAA regulations.
• Recruits and retains student‑athletes that will positively represent the college both academically and as an athletic team member.
• Develops effective recruiting channels.
• Communicates and actively engages the necessary college departments/parties such as Financial Aid, Admissions, and the Director of Recreation Center and Athletics Operations when offering scholarships.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Recreation Center and Athletics Operations and facilities personnel in the use, care, and maintenance of facilities, and accept responsibility for team athletic equipment and related inventories.
• Works with college departments to obtain authorization to purchase new equipment and supplies in accordance with college policy.
• Participates in program and departmental social media outreach, public relations, and promotional efforts.
• Supports, plans, and works with the TSC Foundation to promote specific program fundraising and scholarship funds.
• Attends all mandatory TSC , Region XIV , and NJCAA meetings; stay knowledgeable of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to the intercollegiate sports program.
• Maintains strict adherence to all TSC policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Serves on campus‑wide committees and builds relationships across campus as well as within the local community.
• Displays continued commitment to engage in professional development opportunities.
• Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Texas Southmost College ( TSC ).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong, demonstrated commitment to the mission of the community college.
• Strong, demonstrated commitment to student success and student completion.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the academic and instructional functions of the College.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Region XIV and NJCAA rules and opportunities for student‑athletes.
• Skill in working effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with students, college employees and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and effectively present information.
• Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to grasp concepts and procedures quickly.
• Strong detail orientation and ability to multi‑task with little direct supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple interruptions and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive and extensive confidential data.
• Problem solving skills and the ability to lead, instruct, handle a large variety of details and to work with all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in the use of the Internet to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.
• High level of energy and good sense of humor with the capacity for extraordinary time and effort demands.

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s degree or higher in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Exercise Physiology or related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of intercollegiate sport head coaching experience at the high school level or above.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Doctorate degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Exercise Physiology or related field from an accredited institution.

Certificates and Licensures

• Intercollegiate sports program certifications or licensures, if applicable.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Disclaimer:

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Are you able to perform these essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation?

Yes

With Accommodations

Texas Southmost College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, gender, disability, age or military status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to services and other programs at the college.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Certificates and Licensures
• Transcript 2