SOCCER: Ferris Has Posted Opening For Head Coach Position

BIG RAPIDS - Ferris State University has posted the opening for the position of head coach of the women's soccer program (vacated by the resignation of Neathan Gibson).

Here is an excerpt of what I posted earlier this year upon the initial news of Gibson's departure from the Ferris women's soccer program:

DES MOINES, Iowa - The Des Moines Menace welcomes back Neathan Gibson, a former Ferris State University women's soccer head coach who returns to the organization’s coaching staff today.

The South Africa native will be in a familiar role, assisting head coach Laurie Calloway with the Menace’s Premier Development League team and coaching in the Menace Youth Academy.Calloway and Gibson worked together in 2002. It was a benchmark year for the organization, highlighted by the start of the Menace Academy and a regular-season championship by the PDL team.

“I’m really excited,” Gibson said. “I’m even more excited the second time around. It’s coming full circle. I feel honored the Menace invited me back for the opportunity to work with Laurie. There’s a lot of trust and loyalty between us.”

Among other places, the job has been posted at HigherEdJobs.

Here is part of the job description in the posting:

Head Women's Soccer Coach (11-month position)-Ferris State University. Direct and coordinate the functions within an athletic program to include fundraising, recruiting, maintain department budget, and monitoring students' academic success. Maintain program in accordance with the established policies and procedures of NCAA, league rules and standards, Title IX and University policies.

Required: Bachelor's degree. Must possess a strong desire to facilitate the student academic and athletic needs. Strong fundraising, marketing and promotional skills, and the ability to work with various support groups. Must have a thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and theory and excellent communication skills. Must also show demonstrated coaching success. Five years of effective coaching and recruiting. Successful work experience in budget management and development, fundraising, and supervisory responsibilities.

To apply, access the electronic applicant system by logging onto the FSU Home Page at www.ferris.edu, click Employment (under Campus Resources), click FSU Electronic Employment System-Job Postings.

Ferris State University is sincerely committed to being a truly diverse institution and actively seeks applications from women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Here is information for those who want to apply:

Contact:	Ferris State University
Phone:	(231) 591-2150
TDD:	(231) 591-2150
Online App. Form:	https://employment.ferris.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?t ime=1273255415553