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Intercollegiate Athletics, Head Women's Soccer Coach

Harper College

Palatine, IL • On-site

$10K/wk

Part-time

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The head coach will be responsible for directing all aspects of the Women's soccer program including eligibility and compliance adherence, strategic in-district and regional recruiting, academic success, player development, budget management, logistics of travel, and preparation for practices and games. The head coach should promote a holistic approach toward creating a culture of inclusivity and belonging for all student athletes.
Responsibilities
Harper College is seeking a Head Women's Soccer Coach (NJCAA DII Athletics) to oversee the day-to-day operations with the ultimate goal of advancing successful student-athletes, while competing at the highest level within NJCAA Region 4 and for NJCAA National Championships.
Schedule Information:
August through November, Afternoon and Weekends. Offseason recruitment of student athletes included
Hours per week:
25-30 hours
The head coach will be responsible for directing all aspects of the Women's soccer program including eligibility and compliance adherence, strategic in-district and regional recruiting, academic success, player development, budget management, logistics of travel, and preparation for practices and games. The head coach should promote a holistic approach toward creating a culture of inclusivity and belonging for all student athletes.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of experience as a college or high school head coach. Mid-Suburban League (MSL) experience preferred. NJCAA and NCAA coaching experience preferred. The candidate should also possess strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks and work within a budget, the capacity to plan and execute fundraising strategies, the propensity to run skill camps and clinics, and can demonstrate a commitment to and experience working with diverse populations. The successful candidate should have experience planning and implementing preseason, postseason, and offseason programs to ensure the skill development of the student athletes.
A valid Driver's License is required. Candidates with a resume and cover letter will receive first consideration.
About Us
We are Harper College...the college in your community.
The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.
Harper College is now one of the nation's premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago's northwest suburbs. The College's academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.
At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois state law, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining top talent while ensuring equitable pay practices.We encourage open discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with any questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning with both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience. To review all benefit information visit us at:
https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.php
About the Team
The Athletics and Fitness department provides support to 13 collegiate teams and student athletes.

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