Men’s Soccer Head Coach / Department Budget Administrator

Search Number	# ALT102
Currently, Albertus Magnus College requires its employees and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Category	Staff

Type	Full-Time

Campus	New Haven

Overview	The Head Coach is the individual in charge of the day-to-day operation of the men’s varsity soccer program at Albertus Magnus College. The Head Coach ensures their team has the requisite roster size, develops a recruiting plan to ensure long-term sustainability and retention of a competitive roster. The Head Coach also must provide positive mentorship to each student-athlete that fosters and develops the premise that athletics are an integral component of the student experience, and that athletic achievement must not come at the expense of academic success. In addition the position also has department wide administrative duties as outlined in the following section.

Overview

The Head Coach is the individual in charge of the day-to-day operation of the men’s varsity soccer program at Albertus Magnus College. The Head Coach ensures their team has the requisite roster size, develops a recruiting plan to ensure long-term sustainability and retention of a competitive roster.

The Head Coach also must provide positive mentorship to each student-athlete that fosters and develops the premise that athletics are an integral component of the student experience, and that athletic achievement must not come at the expense of academic success.

In addition the position also has department wide administrative duties as outlined in the following section.

About Albertus Magnus College	Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

About Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

Essential Functions	The head Coach/ Budget administrator develops and implements a recruiting plan to achieve and maintain a roster size adequate for sponsorship of men’s soccer. He provides a year-round strength and conditioning program along with developing and implementing a daily practice plan to insure proper preparation for intercollegiate competition. The men’s soccer coach provides contest preparation by scouting opponents. The coach must manage a coaching staff which could include a part-time assistant coach, a graduate assistant coach and any number of volunteer assistant coaches. The coach promotes the visions and values of Albertus Magnus College by emphasizing the experience and education of each student-athlete as the most important component of intercollegiate athletic participation As a budget administrator this individual Works with Athletic Director on establishing and managing department and individual sports operating budgets, works with school business office on billing and accounts payable and assists with department financial reporting to various outside agencies.

Essential Functions

The head Coach/ Budget administrator develops and implements a recruiting plan to achieve and maintain a roster size adequate for sponsorship of men’s soccer. He provides a year-round strength and conditioning program along with developing and implementing a daily practice plan to insure proper preparation for intercollegiate competition.

The men’s soccer coach provides contest preparation by scouting opponents. The coach must manage a coaching staff which could include a part-time assistant coach, a graduate assistant coach and any number of volunteer assistant coaches.

The coach promotes the visions and values of Albertus Magnus College by emphasizing the experience and education of each student-athlete as the most important component of intercollegiate athletic participation

As a budget administrator this individual Works with Athletic Director on establishing and managing department and individual sports operating budgets, works with school business office on billing and accounts payable and assists with department financial reporting to various outside agencies.

Qualifications	Bachelor’s Degree preferred along with a background of success as either a participant or coach in soccer with 1-3 years of experience as a coach, preferably at the college level. A basic understanding of NCAA Division III rules and regulations regarding the recruitment of student-athletes and participation in intercollegiate athletics is required.

Knowledge \| Skills \| Abilities	Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated experience as an athlete or coach of the sport. The ability to work during evenings and weekends. A general understanding of the recruiting process at the college level. A demonstrated commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy regarding the student-athlete experience.

Special Work Schedule Requirements	Evening and some weekend hours required.

To Apply	Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information from three professional references as one document electronically to hr@albertus.edu . Please reference the Search Number in the subject line.

Albertus Magnus College has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and to apply.

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