Head Men's Soccer Coach

Title: Head Men's Soccer Coach

Agency: Virginia Peninsula Community College

Location: Hampton - 650

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $8000

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the position of Head Coach is responsible for recruiting student athletes, planning/coordinating practices and games, setting high standards for academic and athletic success, fundraising for the athletic team and evaluating the Virginia Peninsula Community College athletic teams that are participating at the collegiate level. This position is expected to work collaboratively with the Director of Athletics to increase opportunities for athletic engagement outside of the classroom for students. The primary responsibility of this Head Coach is to prepare students for athletic and academic success on the field/court of competition and in the classroom. Makes decisions with approval/confirmation from the Director of Athletics.

Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrated Knowledge of Recruiting, Coaching, and Teaching, Student-Athletes

• Identify potential students-athletes to be recruited to participate and inform/notify the Athletics Director to initiate the recruitment process.
• Evaluate and assess potential student-athletes to be recruited to participate Develops relationships with high school athletic departments and community members to seek recommendations for potential student-athletes
• Seeks approval from Director of Athletics in scheduling practices and games.
• Coordinates, teaches, and executes skills, drills, and strategies for designated practices
• Communicates game day strategies for potential results to win scheduled games
• Works with Director of Athletics in scheduling and monitoring mandatory study halls for identified student-athletes to proactively address and resolve issues related to academic eligibility Abides by all academic eligibility compliance guidelines and game day rules set forth by VPCC
• Attend mandated NJCAA, VPCC, and VCCS meetings as mandated by the Athletics Director

Management of Game Day Operations and Results/Statistics

• Coordinate with VPCC Director of Athletics and Athletic Operations Assistant as well as the AD/Athletic Facility Manager for off campus locations for preparation of fields for scheduled home games.
• Manages and evaluates athletic uniforms, equipment/supplies need and completes year-end inventory of all uniforms, equipment, and supplies, Responsible for distribution and collection of all supplies.
• Abides by all academic eligibility compliance guidelines and game day rules set forth by the NJCAA.
• Ensures the Department of Athletics is immediately notified of all ejections or any reprimands that occur at any athletic events.
• Ensures all assistant coaches, student-athletes, and managers foster a positive image of sportsmanship for the Department of Athletics, Virginia Peninsula CC/VCCS, and the NJCAA/Region 10
• Demonstrates a positive work ethic and positive image of sportsmanship to the student athletes, competitors, and co-workers.

Student Development

• Ensures student-athlete/team are attending and actively participating in college programs and community service activities scheduled by the Department of Athletics.
• Inform student-athletes of additional athletic fees required to participate.
• Initiate and Maintain documentation on each student athlete in the respective sport.

Community Engagement/Fundraising

• Ability to connect with the community in order to engage potential student athletes.
• Actively participate in and/or coordinate fundraising events/programs to generate additional funding for the Athletics Department.
• Conduct, organize, and Facilitate Camps for recruits or youth while using the VPCC branding guide and resources to engage the community
• Participate in School and community engagement activities (Open House, Parades, Community Days, Welcome Week, Homecoming, etc.)
• Organize and maintain the social media pages upholding the standards of excellence set forth by the marketing department as well as the athletic department

• Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills, whether dealing with individuals or groups and an ability to work well with different constituents.
• Ability to effectively analyze and teach the fundamental skills and strategies of the sport.
• Ability to successfully motivate all associated with the team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude towards the college and its intercollegiate programs is essential.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License

• Expertise in the sport having a collegiate coaching and/or playing experience
• Knowledge of and compliance with the NJCAA mission and philosophies (preferred)
• Successful recruiting and student retention experience (preferred)
• Must be CPR and First Aid/AED certified or willing to obtain

• Assistant Coaches
• Volunteers

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)