Men's Soccer Coach - Southwest Baptist Univ

Summary/Objective:

All positions in the Department of Athletics are responsible to help student-athletes fulfill the stated missions of Southwest Baptist University and the Department of Athletics.

• Recruits student-athletes
• Provides sport-specific instruction during practices
• Coaches student-athletes during scheduled games and / or contests
• Serves as primary contact for scheduling games
• Ensures a balanced budget
• Monitors academic progress of student-athletes
• Makes travel arrangements for program
• Complies with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, GLVC, and SBU
• Assists in activities hosted by SBU to facilitate recruitment
• Works in cooperation with department members to strengthen all sports programs
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Sets an example of a Christian lifestyle for students, staff and faculty
• Commitment and adherence to Southwest Baptist University’s Principles and Expectations
• Performs duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

The Head Men’s Soccer Coach supervises the GAs and student-workers assigned to the program.

Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) and Knowledge of NCAA rules. Successful coaching experience preferred.

Southwest Baptist University offers liberal arts and selected professional degrees and is affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention. SBU provides more than 100 areas of study at the undergraduate level and more than 10 graduate degree options. The main SBU campus is located in Bolivar, Missouri, with additional campuses in Springfield, Salem, and Mountain View. Total enrollment is approximately 2,700 with just over 1,100 undergraduates on the Bolivar campus.

The main affiliation for the athletics program is NCAA-Division II and the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC).

At SBU, faculty and staff work together to see that our mission statement is lived out every day -- "Southwest Baptist University is a Christ-centered, caring academic community preparing students to be servant leaders in a global society." Our faculty is respected for academic excellence, but they are loved for the personal attention they give their students. They are committed to helping students grow mentally and spiritually.

Our staff supports the faculty in serving the University. Faculty and staff work together to make the SBU mission statement real and often join students on mission trips to spread the gospel throughout the local community and the world.

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