Head Coach, Women’s Soccer

NAIA National Champion Hope International; Mankato (MN); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Lutheran College seeks a dedicated game management and athletic program administrator to oversee the soccer program and related duties. Responsibilities include scheduling, budgeting, staff selection, fundraising, and travel logistics, with a focus on athletic excellence and student development.

The role emphasizes strong communication, recruitment, and program integrity. The position requires a bachelor’s degree with coaching and recruiting experience at the collegiate level, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; master’s preferred for teaching.
• Coaching and recruiting experience at the collegiate level is required.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules is required.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to recruit, develop, and motivate student athletes.
• Must be able to lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and promotion of the soccer program, including: development of schedule, budget, assistant coach and student manager selection and training, fundraising, and travel logistics.
• Lead team to a successful season with conference finishes and post-season participation.
• Maintain positive communication with student-athletes, managers, and staff to reflect trust and respect.
• Develop student-athlete physical, spiritual, emotional, academic, and psychological well-being.
• Recruit student-athletes who understand the mission of the athletic department and institution.
• Visit high schools and colleges to recruit and meet with potential student-athletes and families.
• Coordinate recruiting efforts of assistant coaches and maintain roster numbers and goals.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA rules and Bethany policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Recruitment ability

Coaching experience

Motivation of student athletes

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's degree (accredited)

Master's degree preferred (teaching)

Job description

Game Management/Other Duties(25%)

• 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

• 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

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