Head Coach, Women’s Soccer

Stevenson University; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevenson University seeks a Head Coach for Women’s Soccer to lead a competitive NCAA Division III program on campus. You will recruit student-athletes, monitor academics, coordinate practices, and manage travel, budgets, and events within athletics.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and coaching experience at the collegiate level, with strong leadership, communication, and integrity. Evening/weekend commitments and travel are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and collegiate coaching experience preferred.
• Commitment to Division III philosophy and NCAA experience.
• Valid driver's license with insurable record.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a competitive NCAA Women’s Soccer program.
• Oversee and supervise assistant coaches and volunteers.
• Develop coaching strategies and recruit qualified student-athletes.
• Coordinate practices, games, travel, and uniform management.
• Develop budgets and coordinate with athletic staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Adaptability

Integrity

Budget management

Scheduling

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Collegiate level coaching experience

Tools

Teamworks Hub software

Budgeting tools

Job description

Find Your Role: We strive to achieve an environment and an atmosphere that supports, challenges, and inspires every individual on campus. Learn how the Stevenson Way makes this effort possible and how you can become part of a great place to work.

The Head Coach, Women’s Soccer is responsible for overseeing all aspects of coaching a highly competitive NCAA soccer program. This includes recruiting student athletes, monitoring student-athlete academic performance, coordinating practices, pre- and post-game meetings, team strength and conditioning activities, team travel and meal arrangements, monitoring team budgets and promoting events and activities within athletics and the institution.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree plus Collegiate level competition and/or coaching experience with a commitment to Division III philosophy and experience with NCAA or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid driver license with good driving record: must be insurable.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to maintain composure, effectiveness, and focus when facing difficult challenges; demonstrating sound judgment and discretion in a potentially stressful environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and is highly adaptable to rapidly changing priorities.
• Must be a self-starter with unquestionable integrity and a strong sense of professional ethics.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions on sensitive, confidential issues and the ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Knowledge of the University structure, policies and procedures or ability to acquire knowledge in a short period of time.
• Ability to manage a budget and to be fiscally responsible for the team budget; analyze situations and develop solutions; provide leadership and direction.
• Ability to objectively evaluate physical skills in the areas of physical potential and mental capability for intercollegiate athletics.
• Working knowledge of NCAA DIII Women’s Soccer rules and regulations; the ability to teach critical skills, competitive skills, tactical strategies, and training techniques.
• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of the University, the MAC , and the NCAA .
• Ability to effectively communicate both within and outside the University including, but not limited to, student-athletes, parents, recruits, coaches, athletic training staff, and athletic department staff.
• Ability to provide effective leadership to student athletes to encourage both successful academic development and competitive performance.
• Travel is a requirement of this position.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Evening and weekend hours are a requirement of this position.

Physical Requirements

Medium Work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Position involves both inside sedentary and work on different playing surfaces while coaching and training student-athletes. Evening and weekend hours in all types of weather, with travel between campuses necessary. Lifting required (i.e., set-up of scorer’s table, etc.), some manual labor is expected. Because of the location of athletic facilities on each campus, organizing and some transportation between campuses is expected.

Essential Functions

• Manage all aspects of a competitive NCAA Women’s Soccer program.
• Oversee and supervise assistant coaches and volunteer assistant coaches.
• Provide leadership for the team; establish coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes’ skills and teamwork; analyze team performance and adjust strategies as needed.
• Implement and maintain a quality recruiting program that serves the coaching staff of Stevenson University on both campuses.
• Coach the Women’s Soccer team to include: recruitment and supervision of paid and volunteer assistants; scheduling, counseling, equipment inventory, office work, budget preparation, working with sports information staff, public relations staff, student services personnel, and athletics staff to ensure quality programs.
• Travel with the Women’s Soccer team and work nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.
• Develop team policies and procedures for student-athletes and assistant coaches.
• Develop strategies to foster athletic and academic progress of student-athletes.
• Work within the Arms and Teamworks Hub software to track recruits, compliance, team and recruit communications.
• Perform marketing or public relations duties to promote the program.
• Work with the Equipment Manager to help maintain and care for uniforms and equipment.
• Work with Institutional Advancement to aid in team fundraising initiatives and to promote the Campaign for Mustang Athletics on an annual basis.
• Promote and participate in community service activities to build the connection between our teams and the community.
• Work Game Day Admin Coverage as needed.
• Serve on committees as assigned.

Reports To

Senior Associate AD, Internal Operations & Recreation

If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date

Ending Date

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Payroll

Hiring Salary Range

Hiring Salary Range Anticipated to be $58,000- $62,000

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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