As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks qualified applicants for the full-time position of Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach. Primary responsibilities will include overseeing the recruitment of and development of student-athletes, in particular the leading of goalkeeper-specific training and development. Assist in leading practices, attend games, and are other notable duties, as needed, including being the lead coach for Developmental Team matches. The successful candidate will be the lead assistant for the Women’s Soccer Program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Actively engages the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting unity in diversity, and integrating the Catholic Franciscan Intellectual traditions in courses, programs, and services.
Ensure compliance with NAIA recruiting rules and regulations
Initiate the process for determining academic eligibility with Women’s Soccer athletes by department and PLAYNAIA standards
Schedule and conduct regular practice sessions in and out of season while complying with relevant NAIA rules and regulations
Oversee conditioning and training of team members in conjunction with Head Athletic Trainer to fully prepare students for competitions
Enforce university and NAIA policies and procedures
Recommend improvements and modifications to the program
Promote academic progress of students through both grades and attendance
Develop a competitive event schedule, in conjunction with the Athletic Director and Head Women’s Soccer Coach that fits travel budget as well as Marian and NAIA rules and regulations
Oversee selection, purchase, fitting, and maintenance of equipment
Conduct fundraising activities and assists with approved fundraising activities as requested
Help with day-to-day operations of film, session planning, player meetings as requested
Promote the philosophy and values of the Athletic Program and Marian University
Demonstrated knowledge of rules and regulations governing recruitment, eligibility, and related functions
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For Consideration All Applications Require:
Cover Letter
Current resume or CV
Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.
Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:
Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
At Marian University, our vision is to provide an education distinguished in its ability to prepare transformative leaders for service to the world. Our mission is to be a great Catholic university dedicated to providing students with excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and liberal arts tradition. We welcome students of all faiths who seek an educational experience framed within the context of our Franciscan values of dignity of the individual, peace and justice, reconciliation, and responsible stewardship. Our understanding of these values is informed by reflection on the life of Jesus Christ and prayer.
The institution grew out of the dedication and vision of Sister Theresa Hackelmeier and the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, who established a school in Oldenburg, Indiana, in 1851. The college was founded in Oldenburg in 1936 and moved to Indianapolis in 1937. On July 1, 2009, Marian College became Marian University.
Daniel J. Elsener became the eighth president of Marian College, now Marian University, on August 1, 2001. President Elsener has dedicated his professional life to the mission of Catholic education. As a result of his energetic and visionary lea...dership the university has experienced great success recruiting students and raising money to advance the mission of the university.
