Job Description

Head Men’s Soccer Coach

Franklin College, a NCAA Division III institution and member of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, invites applications for Head Men’s Soccer Coach. This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt staff position under the supervision of the Director of Athletics.

The employee serves as the head coach of the men’s soccer program and runs the program in accordance with Franklin College and NCAA rules, regulations and policies. The employee must be committed to promoting academic and athletic achievement in a way that is fully integrated with the mission and vision of Franklin College and NCAA Division III philosophy.

COACHING DUTIES

•Adhere to rules, regulations and philosophies of the College as well as any affiliation rules and regulations which may be applicable to Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference and/or NCAA Men’s Soccer; •Lead and manage the Men’s Soccer program; recruitment and retention of qualified student-athletes •Budget management and fund-raising, public relations •Create, model and oversee a culture of compliance with NCAA, conference and institutional regulations consistent with the principles and goals of the institutional Athletic Mission Statement; •Coordinate selection, supervision and evaluation of assistant coaches, in consultation with the Director of Athletics; •Prioritize and assist student-athletes in academic success; •Will exercise supervision over team members and assistant coaches •Organize practice plans and schedule contests •Plan and implement team travel arrangements •Instrumental in student-athlete development •Organize and order equipment and apparel purchases as needed •Fully participates in athletic department meetings and initiatives •Submit departmental forms in a timely fashion •May require supervision over limited student workers and game day personnel

SECONDARY DUTIES:

•Serves as athletic event manager as assigned by the Director of Athletics; •Responsible for assisting in the advising and on-going support of international student-athletes on campus in conjunction with the Division of Student Development and the Office of Admissions; •Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•    Bachelor’s degree is required
•    Experience playing and/or coaching men’s soccer
•    Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills
•    Ability to adapt to quickly changing environments
•    Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
•    Reliable analytical/problem-solving skills
•    Demonstrated ability to effectively handle difficult and sensitive information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•    Successful men’s soccer coaching experience at the college level, especially in a NCAA Division III setting

APPLICATION PROCESS

Excellent benefits package including: health, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick and holiday time, retirement plan, and full tuition benefits for employees and their family. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted electronically (MS Word or Adobe PDF) and should include cover letter, resume and three professional references via the application link – Franklin College Staff Application

Contact Human Resources with additional questions. 

Franklin College
101 Branigin Boulevard
Franklin, IN  46131
humanresources@FranklinCollege.edu 

Franklin College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals’ abilities and qualifications. Consistent with these principles and applicable laws, it is therefore the College’s policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status as consistent with the Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct. No person, on the basis of protected status, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any College program or activity, including with respect to employment terms and conditions. Such a policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied.

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