Head Coach - Women's Soccer

Adams State University; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Adams State University in Alamosa, CO invites applications for a Head Women’s Soccer Coach to lead the Grizzlies toward competitive excellence. You will mentor student-athletes on and off the field, develop strategies, and foster a culture that supports academic and athletic achievement.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and coaching experience; master’s preferred, bilingual a plus. Active NCAA recruiting and community engagement are key, as you build programs that reflect the university’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 2 years collegiate coaching experience.
• Core competencies: Tactical Soccer coaching, student-centered leadership, and strong organizational skills.
• Preferred: Master’s degree, bilingual English/Spanish, and NCAA head-coach recruiting success.

Responsibilities

• Lead student-athlete development, game planning, and a championship culture.
• Oversee regional and national scouting to recruit high-potential athletes.
• Engage the campus and community, representing Adams State in Alamosa and beyond.

Skills

Soccer coaching

Student leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Lead Our Grizzlies: Head Women’s Soccer Coach | Adams State University

Adams State University Athletics invites an inspiring Head Soccer Coach to lead our Women’s Grizzly Soccer program into a dynamic era of competitive excellence. As our Head Women’s Soccer Coach, you will empower student-athletes on and off the field while advancing Grizzly Athletics' legacy in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

What You Will Do

Drive Athletic Success

Serve as the Head Soccer Coach responsible for student‑athlete development, strategic game planning, and building a championship‑caliber culture within Grizzly Athletics.

Elevate Recruitment

Spearhead regional and national scouting as a dedicated Soccer Coach, identifying high‑potential student‑athletes who align with our athletic and academic standards.

Foster Community Engagement

Lead community outreach as a collaborative Soccer Coach, mentoring student‑athletes and representing Adams State across Alamosa and the San Luis Valley.

What You Bring Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; 2 years prior experience as a collegiate Soccer Coach.
• Core Competencies: Tactical expertise as an impactful Soccer Coach, student‑centered leadership, strong organizational skills, Adaptive Interpersonal Communication and a commitment to inclusive excellence.
• Preferred Assets: Master’s degree, bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish), and proven success in NCAA recruiting as a head Soccer Coach.

Why You’ll Love Working Here Campus & Location

Nestled in Alamosa, CO, surrounded by majestic 14ers and the Great Sand Dunes, Adams State offers unrivaled outdoor recreation, small‑town warmth, and a rich culture as Colorado’s premier Hispanic‑Serving Institution dedicated to all people, places, and perspectives.

Compensation & Perks

$47,400–$56,900.

In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans.

For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page.

We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to share in our commitment to institutional excellence and community growth.

Full Job Description Adams State University is committed to building and expanding the talent of its professional staff and actively seeks qualified applicants who bring unique perspectives, experiences, skills, and attributes that can augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff and can contribute to serving and preparing our students to engage and thrive in their learning, leadership, and service. We strive to create a more representative workforce that mirrors the people who study, work, and lead our institution and welcome applications from candidates from all walks of life, especially members of communities who fall within state and federally protected classes such as: women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities. We value qualified candidates, with varied language skills, who have a record of successful experience with varied communities and student populations, and who have a deep understanding of and commitment to the unique geographical and historical characteristics of the place we are situated in and the intersecting perspectives that define our university being a low‑income, first‑generation, and Hispanic‑serving, rural anchor university. Therefore, we seek individuals committed to intentionally supporting students and colleagues who possess these characteristics through their teaching, service, and scholarship. The successful candidate will join a campus that is dedicated to inclusive excellence and acknowledges Adams State’s purpose to foster the educational goals of its students and the well‑being of the surrounding community. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/ Disclosures: In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final. Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well‑informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/. These procedures also describe the University’s response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment. Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status. Adams State University is a state‑supported, regional comprehensive university located in the San Luis Valley of Southern Colorado and the city of Alamosa. As the state’s premier Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), over 50 percent of its undergraduate students represent racially diverse backgrounds. A high percentage of undergraduate students are first‑generation and Pell eligible. The university offers undergraduate programs in the arts and humanities, physical and natural sciences, mechanical engineering and computer science, social sciences, kinesiology, fine arts, business, and nursing, and specializes in educator preparation in several disciplines. Adams State also offers graduate degrees in cultural resource management, public administration, music education, kinesiology, higher education administration and leadership, history, business (MBA), and educator programs, including counselor education; the university also has a doctoral (PhD) program in counselor education. The university has an active athletic program. The Adams State Grizzlies athletic teams compete under the auspices of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC).