The University of Connecticut is accepting applications for a full-time position of Head Women's Soccer Coach. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of a Division 1 Women's Soccer Program including coordination of recruitment and evaluation of prospective student-athletes; overall development of the student-athletes; practice and game preparation; oversight responsibility of assistant coaches; support of the academic staff to ensure academic success of team members; support of the Division's efforts to promote the women's soccer program through marketing and community involvement initiatives; budget management; and other administrative duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree; five years of collegiate soccer coaching experience in a full-time position; demonstrated ability to operate a successful program within NCAA and conference regulations; commitment to the academic success of student-athletes; demonstrated knowledge of the correct application of NCAA regulations; ability to teach/communicate effectively; demonstrated experience in the recruiting process of qualified student-athletes; strong commitment to the academic goals of the University; and outstanding organizational, communication, and public relations skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience as a Head Coach or an Associate/Assistant Coach with a demonstrated record of progressively increased responsibilities ; eight or more years of Division I collegiate soccer coaching experience; collegiate and/or professional playing experience; program operations experience that includes scheduling, budget management, and travel planning.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

Salary commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY

Candidates must submit letter of application, resume, and the names of three references via UConn Jobs at http://www.jobs.uconn.edu . Screening of applicants will begin immediately. Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search # 2018252)

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 PM eastern on December 18, 2017.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp .

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities. UConn's faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.



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