Head Men's Soccer Coach/Assistant Compliance Officer

Benefits

Regent offers a wide range of generous benefits including health, life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition incentives; fully vested retirement plans; life and disability insurance options, time off, and more. All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package.

The Head of Men's Soccer Coach/Assistant Compliance Officer Assists in overseeing all aspects of operating a successful college level intercollegiate athletic program. This role will report to the Director of Athletics. 

Essential duties:

• Assist recruiting student-athletes who are mission fit, academically solid, and athletically skilled.
• Adhere to, support, and follow the academic standards and requirements of the university regarding the recruiting and eligibility of prospective and current student-athletes.
• Assist men’s soccer student-athletes in obtaining spiritual growth and track academic progress. Provide appropriate advice and assistance to help ensure the success of each student-athletes spiritual development and program of study.  
• Report any known or suspected violations of the NCAA and/or university rules by head coach, assistant coach(es), student-athletes, staff, etc. promptly to the Director of Athletics.
• Organize and supervise all practices, games, and other workout sessions for the men’s soccer team. Lead effectively in the instruction and coaching of student-athletes.
• Assist the Compliance Officer to ensure that all student-athletes (including transfers) are eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics programs by working with the NCAA Eligibility Center.
• Ensure the University's athletics programs are in compliance with NCAA rules and regulations governing recruiting, amateurism, awards and benefits, playing and practice sessions, sports camps and clinics.
• Work alongside the Compliance Officer with program reporting requirements for filing NCAA certifications forms, squad list forms, drug consent forms, student-athlete statements, and other related forms.

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree preferred in Sports administration or related field, or significant higher education experience
• Two or three yeas of successful high school, college, or private men's soccer coaching experience is required; three to five years of successful college-level experience or equivalent preferred
• Proven ability to communicate effectively one-on-one, in small groups, and in public speaking contexts
• Proven ability to communicate ideas and priorities effectively to promote teamwork and achieve desired results
• Demonstrated strategic planning skills and an ability to assess the team’s competitive strengths and vulnerabilities
• Demonstrated skill in making strategic recommendations to enhance the team’s performance
• Ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule
• Personal Characteristics: Strong relationship with Jesus Christ. Commitment to integrating Scripture in coaching and interactions with student-athletes. Demonstration of humility, integrity, maturity, organizational skills, creativity, flexibility, and patience

Candidates must have:

• Evidence of thorough understanding of the rules and regulations governing intercollegiate soccer competition and adhere to the rules and standards established by NCAA
• Commitment to Regent’s core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity 

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