PRIMARY DUTIES: The incumbent shall be able to demonstrate the ability to lead a successful Soccer program at the collegiate level. Duties to be fulfilled such as but not limited to: •Supports student-athlete success by ensuring they meet academic standards each semester, identify a program of study and if appropriate a transfer institution within their first semester, register for subsequent semesters within the first two weeks of registration opening, personally oversee athlete study sessions, personally connect players with college resources and personnel to resolve financial, academic, personal and health issues impacting their success. •Based on college mission, recruit male and female student-athletes to fill and maintain appropriate roster sizes based on NJCAA standards. •Meets with each athlete once a month to review progress on the student success checklist to include academic, athletic, and other progress or issues. Help athletes in improvement planning and goal setting and monitor their performance on these plans. •Model and encourage leadership, sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive citizenship. •Responsible for major recruitment efforts for sport. •Assist in verifying athlete eligibility prior to competition. •Will serve as the responsible party for student-athlete safety and conduct during all team athletic practices, games, events and activities and notifies the athletic director of any issues. •Must be able to administer NJCAA Division I intercollegiate program including recruiting, scheduling, fund raising, budgeting, travel and practice plans. •Responsible for the optimum development of the Volleyball Intercollegiate Sports Program. •Oversee program equipment and uniform inventory. •Provide leadership to respective team via expertise, direction and personal example. •Coach, teach and train student-athletes in skills and strategies related to competition. •Responsible for maintaining and submitting statistical reports to the college and conference officials. •Instruct students in how to be academically successful. •Mentor, maintain discipline, respect and standards of behavior. • Fulfill other responsibilities in the Athletics Department based on coaches skill set, the needs of the Department and team sharing approach. •Must report all incidents, whether directly or indirectly, that you become aware regarding Civil Rights, which includes all sexual misconduct incidences, to the Equal Opportunity/Title IX Coordinator for the College. •Work with the Athletic Director in the preparation and implementation of athletic schedule for the sport. •Responsible for planning and maintaining appropriate records of related road trips, and for student behavior on trips representing the college. •Responsible for maintaining and securing all equipment relating to sport. •Submit annual report of respective sport to the Athletic Director. •Oversee weight training specific to volleyball. •Maintain the level of discipline, respect, and standards of behavior while mentoring student/athletes •Utilize excellent communication skills with team players and the Athletic Director. •Demonstrate strong verbal and written professional communication skills. •Develop and maintain a knowledge of applicable Regional and Conference rules and regulations. •Ensure student-athlete participation in all assigned community service activities. •Enters correct statistics and results into the NJCAA in a timely manner after each competition. •Will take a minimum of one on-call week per month, working with in season travel schedule. •Plan one field trip per semester (fall and spring) open to all campus students. •Organize three campus events per semester (fall and spring) that will be open to all campus students and the Rangely community. • Other duties as assigned. *Please note - Due to CNCC Coaches maintaining regular duties and added support to CNCC’s Campus Life or Student Services Departments, Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches will have their job performance in Campus Life or Student Services reviewed as part of their annual evaluation by the Vice President of Student Services. All Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches must be willing to learn BANNER, Recruit and Navigate Software systems as an expectation of this position.
Student Services/Campus Life duties to be fulfilled (not limited to): •Complete 15 hours per week in the Campus Life Department or Student Services Department. •Taking on-Call Shifts. •Plan, coordinate, and execute student activities/intermural sports/clubs. •Assist with Campus Life or Student Services areas on CNCC Campus. •Engage and interact with Student Body. •Communication to be timely, professional, and effective. •Other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
This job requires any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and/or experience as indicated below:
Education and Training:
The incumbent shall hold a combination of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant sport discipline and experience as a volleyball coach at the interscholastic or intercollegiate level.
The candidate should possess a relevant degree in a discipline suitable for additional teaching duties and/or administrative practices as applicable.
Prior Related Experience: Verifiable experience coaching at the Professional/College/Club/High School level.
Licensure/Certification:
CPR/First-Aid/ AED
Valid Driver’s License and clean motor vehicle record (Candidate must possess, or agrees to obtain, CDL sufficient to safely drive CNCC bus/van for transporting athletes to and from games. This should be time constrained to no more than 2 months of hire date if they do not already have the CDL)
Other Qualifications:
Knowledge of NJCAA, Regional, Conference and College rules, policies, and regulations.
Knowledge and understanding of higher education including academic advising.
The person holding this position is expected to be approachable, team-oriented, committed to students’ academic success, willing to work on a limited budget, and capable of working with various factions of the college.
Good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to instruct students in how to be successful in college are essential qualities for the incumbent holding this position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Training: Master’s Degree, or higher, in related field.
Prior Related Experience: Two to four years of playing and or previous head coaching experience at the college level.
Licensure/Certification:
Valid Commercial Driver License
Other Qualifications:
Knowledge of NJCAA and College rules, policies, and regulations.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Knowledge and understanding of higher education including academic advising.
Strong organizational skills and a proclivity for attention to details
Able to multi-task, proactive with independent decision making, a self-starter.
Specialize in player development and or recruiting.
Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) fosters educational excellence and student success, prepares students for local and global citizenship, anticipates and responds to the needs of surrounding communities, and contributes to evolving regional economic development. CNCC is a small, rural community college located in Northwest Colorado with campuses located in Rangely, CO and Craig, CO. CNCC offers an exceptional experience to employees with outdoor activities, wildlife, and small rural communities.