Head Soccer Coach | Lead, Recruit & Develop Champions

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

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,