Men's Soccer Head Coach

This position has been filled - Job#: 453376644

Job Summary

Job Summary

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coaching and mentoring student-athletes, recruiting prospective student-athletes, scouting opponents, practice planning and game preparation, fiscal management of budget, fundraising, game scheduling, and representing the University.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrate ability to mentor student-athletes academically and athletically and to monitor progress in both areas.


• The ability to interact professionally and effectively with students, athletics teams, staff, faculty, parents, the general public, and community.


• Ability to set priorities; handle multiple assignments and deadlines; and to display excellent judgment while working in a flexible and professional manner.


• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.


• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.


• Demonstrate excellent organizational, prioritization, and attention to detail skills.


• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and enthusiasm as well as respect for individuals.


• Demonstrate experience working in a collaborative and team-oriented office environment.


• Ability to organize and administer camps and clinics.

Responsibilities*

• Comply with rules and regulations within the NAIA, WHAC.


• Oversee the planning, organizing, directing, and implementing of all phases of an NAIA men's soccer program.


• Direct all recruiting efforts of prospective student-athletes in regards to evaluations, official and unofficial visits, and high school or transfer student-athlete progress through the NAIA Eligibility Center.


• Oversee all aspects of game preparation including practice and scouting reports.


• Organize pre-season, in-season, and post-season preparation and coaching.


• Design, organize, and direct practices


• Schedule practices, games, and arrange transportation and lodging for away competitions.


• Hire and supervise assistant coaches and all staff of the program.


• Work with the Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Services to track student-athletes' academic success and progress


• Participate in departmental meetings, trainings, and campus-wide events.


• Participate in sport and departmental fundraising efforts to augment operational and scholarship budgets.


• Handle budgeting, purchasing, and inventorying of equipment.


• Perform game administration duties for other teams' home events as needed or as assigned.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

• A bachelor's degree or a combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the requisite knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position.


• Must have strong organizational skills, with the capacity to establish priorities, manage multiple demands and projects, and meet deadlines.


• A strong customer service orientation and attention to detail, along with excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communications, and presentation skills.


• The successful applicant must be a self-starter with the ability to take initiative and use sound judgment in making decisions and resolving problems.Must work effectively, independently,and cooperatively with students, staff, faculty, and other internal and external constituents.


• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and some holidays as applicable to ensure program success.

Desired Qualifications*

• Coaching experience at the intercollegiate level and/or an applicable level.


• Knowledge and/or experience of the recruitment process.


• Thorough knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations, intercollegiate athletics, and higher education.


• Fiscal management experience.