About Marietta College:For nearly two centuries, Marietta College has embraced its commitment to serving young adults seeking to better their lives and to turn their life's passions into actionable good in the world. Committed to a contemporary liberal arts education and home to the 16th oldest chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, Marietta offers more than 40 undergraduate programs as well as graduate programs in Physician Assistant Studies, Sustainability Leadership, and Psychology.
At Marietta, students learn from talented faculty members who are respected in their fields and wholly dedicated to teaching the next generation of leaders. Our professors share their knowledge with students and challenge them to develop their skillsets through serious research, experiential opportunities, and internships. Every student completes Marietta's rigorous General Education Curriculum, which builds strong communication skills and exposes students to new ideas and interests.
Our varsity athletic teams compete in NCAA Division III and against some of the best in the nation as a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference and Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference. Marietta has won six national championships and 64 conference titles, including an OAC-record 46 baseball titles.
More than 26,000 living members of The Long Blue Line proudly support their alma mater and help current students gain internships and connections into their chosen industries. This support, in addition to the vibrant growth on campus, is one of the reasons why The Chronicle of Higher Education named Marietta College one of the Great Colleges to Work For.
The College sits on 90 picturesque acres in Marietta, Ohio, located just blocks from a historic downtown and the Ohio River.
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Job Description:Essential Functions of the Position: Assist Head Coach in managing all phases of a NCAA, Division III women's soccer program with specific responsibilities outlined below:
- Understand, support and embody team's overarching philosophy as developed by Head Coach.
- Teach proper soccer techniques in position groups assigned by the head coach and assess skill development.
- Assist planning practice and game planning
- Recruit future student athletes who understand and are prepared for the demands presented by small, private-college, non-scholarship athletic programs. Includes: knowledge and use of Frontrush, travel, nightly calls, conducting campus visits.
- Instruct concepts of overall physical health and safety for both individuals and the team.
- Educate students on NCAA Division III rules and Marietta College Athletics Department Learning Outcomes
- Scout opponents by analyzing video and/or traveling to games
- Monitor Heart Rate systems
- Monitor academic progress of team members
- Keep detailed inventory records
- Teach a 1-credit skill class in each semester
- Perform athletic department duties as assigned by the athletic director. Such duties may include: game day management for other sports, facility supervision, intramural supervision, sports information assistance or other.
Professional Expectations: - Uphold the high professional standard of conduct expected of each person on campus and outlined in our Employee Handbook.
- Build positive interpersonal relationships in and out of the athletic department by attending College functions, both social and professional; staff meetings; faculty meetings; serving on committees; etc.
Requirements:Required Experience & Education: - Bachelor's degree required
- Previous college playing and coaching experience preferred
Required Skills and Abilities: - Exceptional understanding of soccer with strong knowledge of the technical aspects of every position
- Interpersonal communication skills necessary to successfully teach and motivate student athletes and work effectively with various constituents on and off campus.
- Knowledge of NCAA, OAC and Marietta College rules and guidelines
- Knowledge of recruiting software, scouting software and Microsoft Office products.
- Strength and Conditioning Certification encouraged
- Must possess a strong commitment to diversity and inclusiveness
- Current valid driver's license and successful completion of a background check.
- Flexibility to work nights and weekends
- Must be able to travel, and possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable by Marietta's insurance carrier
Application Instructions:Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. All applications/resumes must be submitted through this online process. We regret that we are unable to accept applications or resumes submitted by mail, email, or fax. As you are submitting your application via this online process, please be sure to provide an accurate email address. You will then receive an acknowledgment indicating your application materials have been received.
Marietta College is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Marietta College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender orientation, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.