Assistant Soccer Coach
Position Number: E99735

Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree. Must effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaches, administration, support staff and the public. Demonstrated knowledge and adherence to NCAA, Conference, State, Institutional, and Department rules and regulations is required. Must demonstrate communication, supervisory, and organization skills and an ability to successfully motivate student-athletes academically and athletically. Commitment to working with multi-cultural populations and have an awareness of issues affecting women and minorities. CPR/First Aid, and NCAA Rules and Regulations certification required (may obtain within 3 months of hire).

Preferred Requirements: Experience coaching/playing soccer at the collegiate level or related experience preferred. Experience in Division I preferred.

Position Description: Assist in developing, organizing, directing, advancing, and administering a successful Division I Soccer program. Recruit quality student-athletes. Assist in the facilitation of the academic performance and success of student-athletes which includes retention and culminates with graduation. Administrative duties, which may include but is not limited to ordering/selection of equipment and supplies, arranging practice and competitive facilities, team travel, assisting administration with scheduling, and budget planning, management, and adherence. Assist in establishing a team culture that ensures appropriate and acceptable student-athlete and staff behavior on and off the field. Demonstrate knowledge and skills to assist in leading a competitive Division I Soccer program. Remain current on all trends, methods, and innovations related to soccerl and coaching. Participate in program and departmental fundraising, public relations, and promotional efforts. Assist in the coordination of an outreach program that encourages student-athlete and sport program visibility in the University and local community. Assist with camps and clinics. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits: Position is a full-time 12 month position. Salary is $20,000-22,000. Benefits include health, life, and dental insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement programs. Other benefits may be available based on position.

Contact and Application Deadline: Application materials for the Assistant Women's Soccer Coach Position must be submitted through the University of Northern Colorado's employment page. No other forms of submission will be accepted. Deadline: Review begins immediately with position open until finalist identified. Anticipated start date of August 1, 2008 or as soon as possible.

Additional Requirements: Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Location and Environment: The University of Northern Colorado is a research intensive institution enrolling 12,000+ graduate and undergraduate students. The university, founded in 1889, is located in Greeley, Colorado, which has a growing population of 80,000 and is situated an hour north of Denver and 55 miles east of the Rocky Mountains. Further information about UNC and the City of Greeley is available at http://www.unco.edu. Additional Information: This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado. Federal regulations require that the University retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.

The University of Northern Colorado is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual preference or veteran status. For more information or issues of equity or fairness or claims of discrimination contact the UNC AA/EEO/Title IX Officer at UNC Human Resource Services, Campus Box 54, Carter Hall 2002, Greeley, CO 80639, or call 970-351-2718.