Head Coach - Men's Soccer

Baker College; Owosso (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker College is seeking a Men's Soccer Head Coach to lead a newly established program. The role requires building the program from the ground up, recruiting student-athletes, training, and coordinating operations in alignment with NAIA/WHAC rules.

The successful candidate will be a strategic leader who mentors staff, manages budgets, and represents Baker College with integrity and professionalism while ensuring student-athlete success on and off the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Kinesiology, Education, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of collegiate coaching experience.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Familiarity with NAIA or NCAA recruitment and eligibility standards.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and evaluating prospective student-athletes.
• Supervising and developing coaching staff.
• Managing budgets and program operations.
• Coordinating team logistics.
• Engaging in ongoing professional development and representing Baker College with professionalism.

Skills

Leadership

Recruiting

Budget management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sports Management/Kinesiology/Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Discover the opportunity to join Baker College, honored as one of the 2024, 2025 & 2026 Best and Brightest Workplaces in West Michigan, Metro Detroit and Nationally!

This is a unique opportunity to help build something from the ground up. As part of our newly established athletic department, we are introducing soccer and are looking for a Men's Soccer Head Coach who is ready to lead, innovate, and create a program that reflects our values and vision for student success.

The Head Coach serves as a key leader and strategic visionary within the Baker College Athletic Department, responsible for building and sustaining a premier intercollegiate soccer program. This role oversees all aspects of program development, including training, competition strategy, recruiting, and operations, while ensuring full compliance with NAIA and WHAC regulations. As both a mentor and ambassador for Baker College, the Head Coach fosters a culture of excellence, integrity, sportsmanship, and inclusion, supporting the academic, athletic, and personal success of student-athletes. Responsibilities include recruiting and evaluating prospective student-athletes, supervising and developing coaching staff, managing budgets and program operations, coordinating team logistics, and engaging in ongoing professional development while representing the College with professionalism.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Kinesiology, Education, or a related field, with a master's degree preferred. The role recommends 3–5 years of collegiate coaching experience with increasing levels of responsibility and, ideally, familiarity with NAIA or NCAA recruitment and eligibility standards. Applicants should have a proven record of effective coaching, student-athlete development, and budget management. Additionally, the position requires current First Aid/CPR/AED certification and a valid driver's license.

The successful candidate will believe in and support the student first philosophy while contributing to the overall success of Baker College, while acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus.

Join us in shaping the future of education and leadership.

ABOUT BAKER COLLEGE:

Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can get the real‑world knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to pursue the life and career they want. Each of our six campus locations is special, with a unique culture, collection of academic programs, and landscape.

Baker College is an independent, private, non‑profit institution that grants associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses across Michigan and online. Our student‑first philosophy is the cornerstone of our institution. It is our compass, guiding us and keeping us on course to ensure our students have every opportunity to work hard, grow, and succeed. Because at Baker College, Greatness is Earned Here!

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