Coach

NATA; Bolivar (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO, seeks a Head Men's Soccer Coach to lead the program, recruit student-athletes, and ensure compliance with NCAA, GLVC, and university policies.

The role includes scheduling, budgeting, travel planning, monitoring academics, and developing players on and off the field, while upholding the university's Christian principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruits student-athletes.
• Provides sport-specific instruction during practices.
• Coaches student-athletes during scheduled games and/or contests.
• Serves as primary contact for scheduling games.
• Ensures a balanced budget.
• Monitors academic progress of student-athletes.
• Makes travel arrangements for the program.
• Complies with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, GLVC, and SBU.
• Assists in activities hosted by SBU to facilitate recruitment.
• Works in cooperation with department members to strengthen all sports programs.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Sets an example of a Christian lifestyle for students, staff, and faculty.
• Demonstrates commitment and adherence to Southwest Baptist University's Principles and Expectations.
• Performs duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Skills

Knowledge of NCAA rules

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Summary/Objective

All positions in the Department of Athletics are responsible for helping student-athletes fulfill the stated missions of Southwest Baptist University and the Department of Athletics.

Essential Job Duties (Head Men's Soccer Coach)

• Recruits student-athletes

• Provides sport-specific instruction during practices

• Coaches student-athletes during scheduled games and/or contests

• Serves as primary contact for scheduling games

• Ensures a balanced budget

• Monitors academic progress of student-athletes

• Makes travel arrangements for the program

• Complies with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, GLVC, and SBU

• Assists in activities hosted by SBU to facilitate recruitment

• Works in cooperation with department members to strengthen all sports programs

• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality

• Sets an example of a Christian lifestyle for students, staff, and faculty

• Demonstrates commitment and adherence to Southwest Baptist University's Principles and Expectations

• Performs duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Supervisory Responsibility

The Head Men's Soccer Coach supervises the GAs and student workers assigned to the program.

Position Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's Degree

• Knowledge of NCAA rules

Preferred

• Master's Degree

• Coaching experience

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in a typical office and athletics environment.

• Must be available for frequent travel during the season and recruiting periods. Night and weekend work required.

• Must be able to work in loud, crowded game environments.

• Must be able to work outdoors.

• Must be able to travel long distances by plane, train, or automobile.

• Must be able to interact with and instruct team members in drills, play formations, and game preparation.

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.

Physical Abilities

• Must be able to operate and/or maneuver equipment used for the daily training of student-athletes in the sport of soccer.

• Must be able to operate standard office equipment such as a personal computer, copier, printer, etc.

• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and hold a valid Missouri Driver's License.

• Must be able to climb stairs, work in varying temperatures, and sit and stand for long periods of time