Head Men's Soccer Coach

Northwood University is seeking a Head Men’s Soccer Coach. This is a full-time, 10-month, non-tenure position. The University is a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference and sponsors 20 Division II varsity sports.

The head coach is responsible for management and administration of all phases of a varsity intercollegiate sports program and team, within the guidelines, rules and regulations established by the university, Great Midwest Conference, and NCAA.

• Supervision and development of student‑athletes
• Recruiting student‑athletes
• Monitoring academic progress of student‑athletes
• Athletic financial aid distribution
• Game and practice preparation and management
• Community and alumni relations
• Community service
• Physical conditioning of student‑athletes
• Budget management
• Making travel arrangements
• Administrative duties including timely completion of required paperwork
• Fund‑raising
• Overseeing coaching staff
• Adherence to NCAA, GMAC and Northwood University rules, regulations, and policies
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

Bachelor’s degree, working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, and previous coaching experience.

• Field a competitive team that challenges for GMAC championships and for post‑season play
• Recruit quality student‑athletes who can compete academically, athletically, and have strong character
• Oversee and monitor academic success of team members
• Involve team in community service
• Represent Northwood in a professional, positive manner on‑campus and in the community
• Require team members to represent Northwood in a professional and positive manner
• Provide opportunities and promote leadership skills for team members
• Conduct program with integrity and within NCAA, GMAC and university rules
• Seek continuous improvement in all areas of athletic program through evaluation of all processes
• Seek to integrate general education and business specific offerings and combine them with life impacting experiences in the athletic arena to ensure a well‑rounded, positive experience for student‑athletes

Northwood University has an institutional philosophy which emphasizes free enterprise in a context of limited government and individual responsibility. The ideal candidate will have a strong attraction to the mission and core values of Northwood University. Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the University’s outcomes thwood.edu/aboutus/.