Head Coach, Women’s Soccer — Lead, Develop & Compete

UTN; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah’s Women’s Soccer program seeks a Head Coach to lead all aspects of the program, including strategic vision, recruitment, and student-athlete development. You will direct training and competition, oversee match planning, and ensure compliance with NCAA and conference rules.

The role emphasizes holistic development, health and well-being, academic excellence, and ethical leadership, with collaboration across medical, academic, and performance staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of six years of coaching experience including player development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules.
• Strong oral, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of student-athletes, coaches, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and to travel as required.
• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of background checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a clear strategic vision for the women’s soccer program.
• Lead technical and tactical instruction for training and competition, aligned with Division I expectations.
• Direct match planning, opponent scouting, and competitive strategy with the coaching staff.
• Lead the recruitment of prospective student-athletes who fit athletic, academic, and team values.
• Foster student-athlete growth academically, athletically, personally, and post-college readiness.
• Champion health and well-being in partnership with sports medicine, mental health, nutrition, and performance staff.
• Maintain academic integrity and work with athletic advising staff.
• Hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate soccer-specific staff to build a high-performing team.
• Ensure program compliance with NCAA, Big 12, and University rules.
• Collaborate with department and campus partners and model ethical conduct.

Skills

Coaching experience

NCAA rules knowledge

Communication skills

Diversity experience

Travel flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Utah’s Women’s Soccer program seeks a Head Coach to lead all aspects of the program, including strategic vision, recruitment, and student-athlete development. You will direct training and competition, oversee match planning, and ensure compliance with NCAA and conference rules.

The role emphasizes holistic development, health and well-being, academic excellence, and ethical leadership, with collaboration across medical, academic, and performance staff.