Coaching positions available

Position Summary:  The primary purpose of this position is to coach the men's soccer team.  Other duties are dependent on applicant qualifications, preferably to include classroom instruction in Health and Human Performance or another academic area and directing the intramural program.

Classification:  Athletic position, full time 12 months with benefits

Reports To:  Director of Athletics  and Chair of Department in which candidate is an instructor.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelors degree required; masters degree preferred.
• Committed Christian with experience in non-profit organizations and higher education; membership in a Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod congregation preferred.
• Experience in management and program development with college age students.
• Experience coaching college soccer at a high level of competition or coaching semi-pro.
• Physical Education other academic area teaching experience at the higher education level preferred.
• Commitment to the mission of Concordia University, Nebraska to prepare students to serve and lead in the church and world.
• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to motivate and inspire young athletes to perform at the top of their capabilities.
• Knowledge of NAIA rules relating to the game of soccer.
• Ability to work in the United States.

General Duties:

  Coaching    

• Develops and administrates a soccer program that incorporates and facilitates Concordia University's mission to develop servant leaders for the church and world.
• Provides student athletes with positive spiritual leadership and opportunities within the soccer program for player's personal and spiritual growth.
• Organizes and conducts all practice sessions; delegates responsibilities to assistants; communicates practice schedule to the facilities manager and maintenance department.
• Works with the Director of Athletics in scheduling games and arranging travel details.
• With the assistance of the Director of Athletics, explains training rules and expectations of the coach, team and the players; monitors the conduct of student athletes.  Cooperates with the Student Life Office on issues involving student athlete behaviors.
• Completes timely insurance and eligibility forms for players.
• Develops and administrates summer camps for soccer, hosting a high school soccer tournament and/or other tournaments.
• Creates and recommends the operating budget for soccer to the Director of Athletics
• Actively recruits prospective student athletes, in coordination with the Admission Office.
• Works with the equipment manager on inventory and issuance of equipment, laundry, and maintenance of the practice fields.
• Works with the Sports Information Director on weekly write-ups, reporting of scores and statistics, NAIA awards and recognition, team pictures and news releases.
• Attends GPAC soccer meetings and Concordia University athletics department meetings.
• Works with the Assistant Director of Athletics regarding scheduling, upkeep and proper use of university vans.

  Director of Intramural Activities

• Directors the student intramural program providing leadership in planning and scheduling intramural activities and ensuring safety is a priority throughout all intramural activities.

  Academic Instruction

• Teaches classes assigned by the Chair of Health and Human performance or other academic department chair, including preparing course materials as needed, complying with instructional academic assessment procedures, evaluating course instruction on a regular basis and reviewing with and consulting with the department chair to develop an ongoing plan for instructional improvement.
• Keeps regular office hours and informs supervisors regarding absences from campus.
• Attends department meetings for relevant academic area.

To Apply:  Staff application forms are available in print format at www.cune.edu/jobs, in the Human Resource Office, Weller 102, 800 N. Columbia Ave., Seward, NE 68434, or by e-mail at HumanResources@cune.edu. 

Completed application forms and copies of transcripts should be delivered to the Human Resource office at the address listed above.

Position posted 03/20/2008

Concordia University is currently seeking applications for a graduate assistant to the volleyball program.   This position will assist the head coach with all phases of operating the volleyball program.  Position requires full time enrollment in one of CUNE's graduate programs.   Stipend plus tuition waiver available.

Responsibilities: 

• Participate in volleyball practices.
• Help with player strength and conditioning programs.
• Help recruit students to the volleyball program.
• Help with game preparation and statistics.
• Other duties as assigned by the head coach.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required in relevant area.
• Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience preferred.
• Ability to work well with college students.
• Ability to manage teams and have good organizational skills.
• Committment to Concordia University's Christian values.

To Apply:  Staff application forms are available in print format at www.cune.edu/jobs, in the Human Resource Office, Weller 102, 800 N. Columbia Ave., Seward, NE 68434, or by e-mail at HumanResources@cune.edu.

Applications should be submitted to the Human Resource office at the address listed above.   Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, until position is filled.

Position posted 03/24/2008.