Head Coach, Women’s Soccer

NAIA National Champion Hope International; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Lutheran College is seeking a head coach to oversee and promote the men's soccer program. Responsibilities include developing competition schedules, budgets, recruiting, fundraising, and travel logistics, and coordinating with the athletic department to ensure a successful season.

The role requires coaching and recruiting experience at the collegiate level, along with knowledge of NCAA rules, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop student-athletes academically,

Qualifications

• Coaching and recruiting experience required at the collegiate level.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to recruit, develop, and motivate student athletes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and promotion of the soccer program, including development of schedule, budget, assistant coach selection and training, fundraising, and travel logistics.
• Lead team to a successful season (win/loss record, top half conference finishes, post-season participation) as agreed with the Director of Athletics.
• Establish relationships with student-athletes, managers, assistant coaches, and others reflecting trust and respect.
• Develop student-athlete physical, spiritual, emotional, academic, and psychological well-being; assist with paperwork; monitor academic progress.
• Recruit student-athletes who understand the program's mission; visit high schools and colleges; meet families during visits.
• Coordinate and oversee recruiting efforts of assistant coaches; maintain roster numbers and recruiting goals.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate drills, practices, conditioning, and game strategies for seasons.
• Maintain open communication with student-athletes and campus constituents; represent the College at meetings.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, UMAC, and Bethany rules; manage facility safety and security during events.
• Attend clinics, conventions, and seminars for professional development; engage with alumni and local communities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Skills

Coaching & recruiting

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

• Oversee the development and promotion of the soccer program, including:
• Development of competition schedule, budget, assistant coach and student manager selection and training, fundraising, and travel logistics
• Lead team to a successful season (e.g., win/loss record, top half conference finishes, UMAC post-season tournament participation) as agreed to in consultation with the Director of Athletics
• Utilize positive communication with student-athletes, managers, assistant coaches, and other members of the Athletic Department to establish relationships that reflect trust and respect
• Develop student-athlete physical, spiritual, emotional, academic, and psychological skills and well-being
• Assist with required student-athlete paperwork
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress, retention, and graduation status
• Assist with competition management of contests as needed; coordinate competition logistics and facilities; assist with maintaining accurate statistics
• Work under and follow all NCAA, UMAC, and Bethany rules and regulations
• Establish positive communication relationships media and public agencies
• Maintain professional communication with conference coaches; represent the College at conference meetings
• Foster a sense of unity and fellowship in the athletic department and campus community
• Work with other head coaches as needed on details for practices, utilization of facilities, home and away contest logistics, etc.
• Develop, organize, and evaluate program-specific camps; monitor fields for purposes of safety and facility security during these events
• Provide requested information to SID promptly and efficiently
• Respect and assist in care of all athletic facilities in cooperation with other coaching staff and athletic administration Assist with athletic department golf tournament
• Recruit student-athletes who understand the mission of the athletic department and the institution, in accordance with NCAA guidelines
• Visit high schools and other higher education institutions as appropriate
• Meet with potential student-athletes and their families during campus visits
• Establish and maintain contact through phone calls, texts, social media, e-mails, and letters
• Coordinate and oversee recruiting efforts of assistant coaches
• Maintain roster numbers and recruiting goals as set by athletic directors.
• Care for and develop student-athlete physical, spiritual, emotional, academic, and psychological skills and well-being
• Develop, implement, and evaluate drills, practice plans, conditioning programs, and game strategies for both traditional and non-traditional seasons
• Evaluate student-athlete talent and level of improvement
• Maintain open lines of communication with student-athletes
• Encourage and promote good teamwork and positive behavior
• Maintain and enforce all team, institutional, and NCAA rules
• Require a timely post-season meeting in which student-athlete evaluation is administered and returned to AD
• Engage with College constituents such as alumni and local communities
• Attend local, regional, and national professional development clinics, conventions, and seminars
• Research, refine, and continue to develop knowledge of soccer rules, regulations, and policies affecting responsibilities
• Maintain First Aid and CPR certification
• Perform other related duties/responsibilities as appropriate or assigned by the director of athletics

Game Management/Other Duties(25%)

• Assist with game management and other duties as assigned throughout the year
• Willingness to support the mission of Bethany Lutheran College
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; master's preferred (required for teaching)
• Coaching and recruiting experience required at the collegiate level
• Knowledge of NCAA rules
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to recruit, develop, and motivate student athletes
• Able to lift, pull, push up to 50 pounds