Wells College Hiring for Head Coach Women’s Soccer at Aurora, NY, US Full Time

Wells College is a nationally recognized, private four-year Liberal Arts college located in the Finger Lakes region of New York on the unceded lands of the Cayuga Nation. The mission of Wells College is to educate students to think critically, reason wisely, and act humanely as they cultivate meaningful lives. Wells College is the leader in providing immersive academic experiences tailored by each student. Our historic campus in a lakeside setting that is ideally conducive to deep learning is home to over 150 years of evolving, inclusive traditions that bind Wellsians across generations. Recognizing the role of higher education in supporting students from all backgrounds to lead in the future, Wells College actively seeks to diversify its faculty and staff. We strive to embody a culture of belonging that empowers all of our students — 35% of whom identify as students of color and 32% who are first-generation — to thrive.

Full-time employees are eligible for a wide range of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides counseling for employees in need
• Basic and supplemental life insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plan w/ 4% contribution 
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time away, including sick, personal and (10) vacation days upon hire, increasing to (15) days’ vacation at 1 year of service
• Dependent tuition benefits, including tuition remission at Wells and tuition exchange with other member institution

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversee all aspects of the Women’s Soccer program including but not limited to: 

preparation of game schedule.

teach sport skills and techniques.

devise and implement game strategies.

incorporate proper conditioning methods.

prepare daily practices and season plan.

budget management.

order supplies and uniforms.

compile and record end-of-season award winner(s).

compile and record stats and team records.

assist in maintaining equipment.

2. Develop and encourage individual student-athlete and team success by:

creating and implementing team-building exercises with special attention to team cohesiveness and sportsmanship.

supporting and encouraging the educational pursuits of student-athletes, making every effort to ensure that all student-athletes meet their academic requirements.

monitoring student-athletes’ performance based on academic and intercollegiate eligibility criteria.

assisting student-athletes in progressing toward a degree in a defined academic program.

3. Recruit academically and athletically talented student-athletes including: 

correspondences, written and oral, with all appropriate coaches and students and others.   

attend appropriate matches and contests.

meet with prospects and recruits on campus for visits.

4. Work towards meeting team/ coach goals in the areas of – team academic performance, student retention, student recruitment, athletic success, and community service.

5. Adhere to NCAA, Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference and Wells College rules and regulations.

6. Maintain effective relationships with student-athletics, peers, administrators, faculty, media, parents, and the general public.

7. Other duties as assigned but not limited to:

Fundraising, supervising an assistant coach, attending campus events as appropriate and serving as a member of the academic and student life division staff.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

A commitment to the Mission of the College, the athletic program, the development of character in student-athletes and the academic program.  Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills, highly motivated and organized.  Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations. 

 

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Bachelor’s degree required.  Master’s degree preferred. College playing and/or coaching experience preferred.

 

HOURS OF WORK:

35-40 hours per week plus weekends and evenings as necessary.  10-month position, August 1 – May 31.