Head Women's Soccer Coach

Grand Canyon University; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University seeks a Head Coach for Women’s Soccer to lead all aspects of the program in alignment with university and athletic department objectives. You will organize practices, recruit student-athletes, and ensure compliance with NCAA rules while managing staff and budgets.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and a track record of success in Division I soccer coaching, with a commitment to student-athlete development both on and off the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of three years related post-undergraduate experience; NCAA D1 coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize practice sessions to enhance team's performance.
• Scout and recruit prospective student-athletes to build a competitive team.
• Motivate student-athletes toward competitive and academic success.
• Manage budget and scholarships.
• Develop training and conditioning programs with Sports Performance and Sports Medicine staff.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate coaching staff.
• Communicate with media, alumni and friends of the University.
• Mentor student-athletes academically, physically and socially.
• Attend relevant meetings and promote good sportsmanship.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Strategic planning

Communication

Recruiting

NCAA rules knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Situational problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Sports software

Job description

Grand Canyon University (GCU) is currently seeking a Head Coach for Women’s Soccer. The Head Women's Soccer Coach is responsible for the management and administration of all phases of the Women’s Soccer program in a manner that upholds the philosophy and objectives of the GCU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, Western Athletic Conference, and the NCAA.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and organizing practice sessions to enhance team's performance
• Scouting and recruiting prospective student-athletes to build competitive team
• Demonstrated ability to motivate student-athletes toward competitive and academic success;
• Managing budget and awarding scholarships
• In conjunction with the Sports Performance and Sports Medicine staff, developing training and conditioning program
• Hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating coaching staff
• Communicating with media, alumni, and friends of the University
• Serving as a mentor to student-athletes helping them develop academically, physically, and socially
• Attendance, participation, and promotion at Athletic Departmental and University Meetings as scheduled.
• May perform duties which require irregular hours, out of town and/or overnight travel.
• Promotes good sportsmanship.
• Operates with the utmost integrity to ensure the staff and student-athletes adhere to university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required;
• Minimum of three years related post-undergraduate experience; Three years of NCAA D1 coaching experience preferred;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record and occasionally operates University vehicles.
• CPR, First Aid and Coaches’ Safety Training certifications required; AED helpful.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. This job is not eligible for sponsorship.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills including ability to establish and build a good rapport and effective working relationships with student athletes, coaches, assistant coaches, administrators, college faculty and staff, alumni, professional colleagues, the community or general public and representatives of local and national affiliations.
• Understanding and adherence to the University mission.
• Student and diversity oriented.
• Advanced knowledge of the fundamentals of assigned sports including game rules, regulations and officiating; well versed in game development strategy.
• Strong leader who can effectively motivate staff to deliver performance results.
• Knowledgeable of University, NCAA Division I rules and regulations.
• Certification in NCAA off-campus recruiting or ability to pass the testing requirements.
• Sound judgment, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite software and familiarity with sport applicable software preferred.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.