Head Coach-Women's Soccer

Intercollegiate Athletics

Search 1612 - Posted December 20, 2023

Emporia State University Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking a Head Women’s Soccer Coach. 

The Head Soccer Coach is responsible for administering all aspects of the sport program with emphasis on coaching of the women’s soccer team and oversite of assistant coach and graduate assistant. This includes: coaching, recruiting, match/tournament scheduling, student development, budget management, compliance with NCAA DII, and conference rules/regulations and community building.

The head coach is also responsible for participating as a member of the college community and with all collaborative departmental functions as needed.

This is a full-time position with excellent benefits, vacation, retirement and continuing education support. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

COACHING AND TRAINING DUTIES: 

• Organize and administer all aspects of the women's soccer program.   
• Demonstrate excellent teaching and coaching competencies with regard to:(a) sport skill instruction (b) motivation (c) tactical strategies (d) physical training and fitness in practices and competition.
• Design and execute a competitive schedule for intercollegiate contests (including practice planning) that maximizes individual and collective student-athlete development and performance; prioritizing conference play within an academically rigorous educational experience. Create team results that are competitive within the MIAA and NCAA. Along with the Strength & Conditioning staff, plan and implement the annual conditioning program. Work closely with Training Room personnel regarding prevention and rehabilitation of injuries.
• Successful recruitment, matriculation, retention and graduation of student-athletes capable of attaining the baccalaureate and or a master’s degree in sufficient quantity to maintain a team roster appropriate for competitive success.
• Exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to adherence to NCAA, Conference, Institute, and Department of Athletics rules, policies and expectations including commitment to lifelong learning, sportsmanship on and off the field of play, positive leadership and the desire and ability to act as a positive role model and representative of the Institute at all times. 

 
FINANCIAL AND BUDGETING DUTIES: 

• Manage a cost-effective and administratively efficient sport program with sport supervisor, working at or within operational budget guidelines established by the department and university on an annual basis, includes purchasing, inventory and control of sports equipment and uniforms, management of team travel and effective national and international recruitment program. Oversee the award of financial aid within departmental and NCAA limits.
• Plan for facility needs for the year and submit appropriate requests as necessary.

 
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: 

• Oversee arrangements for team travel. Finalize all needs for day-of-game personnel prior to the beginning of the season. 
• Provide student-athletes with opportunities that allow for social, emotional, and academic development, in addition to athletic success through close interpersonal guidance, mentoring and counseling.
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all constituents including department colleagues, administration, faculty and other college personnel in the spirit of integration and community with a common mission. Includes collaboration with service/support functions such as SID, academics, equipment, and athletic business office.

 
PUBLIC RELATIONS DUTIES: 

• Along with External Relations staff, develop and implement a program to promote and market women’s soccer in order to increase visibility, ticket sales, contributions and interest in the program.
• Organize and conduct youth camps and coaching clinics as part of the ongoing public relations and promotion of the program in addition to player recruitment.
• Administer a program for maintaining continuing communication with donors, former players and local soccer community.
• Participate in whole department and sport specific marketing, public relations, civic and community outreach and fundraising/friend raising activities.

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compliance with the rules and regulations of the athletic department, University, the NCAA, and the MIAA is of paramount importance.
• The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations.
• As a condition of employment, the employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES: 

• Other duties as assigned.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Knowledge of college soccer and NCAA rules required. 5+ years of NCAA Division I and/or II collegiate coaching experience required.
• Proven ability to establish positive relationships with donors, alumni, former players and local soccer community essential. Proven ability to relate to high school and college-aged student-athletes essential.   
• A minimum of a USSF C License or equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred. A minimum of a USSF B License or equivalent preferred. 10+ years of college coaching at a NCAA Division I or II institution with NCAA post season experience strongly preferred.
• Competitive playing experience and fund-raising experience desirable. 
  

COMPENSATION:

• Salary range is from $65,000 – $70,000
• Emporia State University offers a generous benefit package. Find out more about our health benefits, retirement options, paid time off, dependent and spouse tuition waiver program, and many other benefits at this link.

APPLY:

To apply, upload a letter of interest, resume and contact information for at least three professional references here.

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hire.

For more information

Jose Pavon

HR Professional

jpavon@emporia.edu

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.