Soccer Head Coach, Women's

LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

South Lake Tahoe (CA)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 37,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Lake Tahoe Community College seeks a highly motivated Head Soccer Coach (Women’s) to lead the college’s intercollegiate program on a year‑round basis. The role combines coaching excellence with student‑athlete academic support and compliance with CCCAA, GVC, and LTCC policies.

The position is part‑time adjunct faculty teaching athletics courses, reporting to the Athletic Director, and responsible for program leadership, recruitment, and budget coordination.

Qualifications

All faculty must meet state-adopted minimum qualifications for the teaching role.
Athletic Training: bachelor’s degree or higher plus two years of professional experience, or equivalent.
Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural backgrounds of students.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned athletic courses and coach soccer.
Provide leadership and direction for a competitive intercollegiate program.
Plan practices, organize training, and conduct team meetings.

Skills

Coaching soccer

Team leadership

Communication

Student development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher + 2 years experience

Job description

California's Premier Destination Community College

Lake Tahoe Community College is looking for a highly motivated, energetic Head Soccer Coach, Women’s.

The Head Soccer Coach provides leadership that supports student-athlete success, competitive excellence, and compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and policies of the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA), the Golden Valley Conference (GVC), and the Lake Tahoe Community College District (LTCC).

This has year-round responsibilities including in-season competitions, off season training, recruitment periods, and other duties required to support a successful soccer program.

Head coach is considered an adjunct instructor and is categorized as part-time, contracted faculty teaching assigned courses on a quarter basis. Part-time faculty positions do not exceed 67% of a full-time faculty member’s load. The Head Coach is under the direction of the Athletic Director, teach assigned courses in the Athletics discipline’s curriculum and coach soccer.

Salary Range: Head coach starting salary range is $29,108 to $36,702 annually depending on head coaching experience.

Additionally, the head coach will have the opportunity to teach athletic training courses associated with their sport (up to 10.5 units per quarter), see the part-time faculty salary schedule for further information regarding education and salary placement. For example: The adjunct faculty starting salary per unit is currently $821, so a 7-unit workload for a quarter would equal $5,747 (in salary).

LTCC reserves the right to return to the applicant pool at any point during the recruitment process.

Description

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES :

Under the direction of the Dean of Instruction, teach assigned courses in the Athletics discipline’s curriculum and coach soccer.

Program Leadership and Coaching

Provide leadership and direction for a competitive and educationally sound intercollegiate soccer program.
Plan, organize, and conduct effective practices, training sessions, conditioning activities, and team meetings.
Coach and manage the team during scheduled competitions; prepare student-athletes to perform with skill, discipline, sportsmanship, and respect for the game.
Foster a positive learning environment that supports the holistic development of student-athletes.

Compliance and Eligibility

Ensure full compliance with CCCAA Constitution and Bylaws, conference rules, recruiting regulations, and District policies.
Monitor and support student-athlete eligibility, academic progress, and conduct in collaboration with athletics classified professionals and campus partners.
Maintain accurate and timely program records as required by governing bodies and the District.

Recruitment and Retention

Recruit qualified prospective student-athletes in accordance with CCCAA , conference, and District rules.
Coordinate campus visits and communication with prospective student-athletes and families.
Assist with onboarding, matriculation, and retention of new and returning student-athletes.

Academic Support and Student Development

Support the academic success, persistence, and personal development of student-athletes.
Encourage and assist student-athletes in preparing for transfer to four-year institutions and continued participation in athletics, where appropriate.
Serve as a mentor and role model, emphasizing accountability, integrity, and responsibility.

Operations and Budget Management

Develop, manage, and monitor the soccer program budget in coordination with the Athletic Director.
Coordinate equipment needs, uniforms, and supplies; oversee inventory and expenditures.
Assist with scheduling, team travel planning, and logistical coordination for practices and competitions.

Health, Safety, and Risk Management

Promote a safe and healthy environment for student-athletes.
Coordinate with the Athletic Trainer (ATC) regarding injury prevention, treatment, and return-to-play protocols.
Ensure safe conduct of practices, competitions, and team-related activities.

Supervision and Evaluation of Classified Professionals

Supervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant coaches and instructional aides assigned to the program.
Support professional growth and adherence to coaching standards and District expectations.

Outreach, Promotion, and Fundraising Support

Promote the soccer program and athletics department within the campus and surrounding communities.
Assist with marketing, outreach, and event promotion to enhance program visibility and attendance.
Support fundraising and development efforts in collaboration with the Athletic Director and in accordance with District guidelines.

Institutional Engagement

Participate in college activities, meetings, and professional development as appropriate.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with campus colleagues, students, and community partners.

Minimum References Needed

Employment Standards

Knowledge of:

Principles, techniques, strategies, and rules of intercollegiate soccer.
Current guidelines, regulations, and best practices governing California community college athletics.
Effective coaching methodologies, including delivery of instruction using a variety of learning styles.
Student development principles related to academic success, retention, and transfer preparation.
Interpersonal practices necessary to work effectively with diverse students, faculty, classified professionals, and community partners.

Ability to:

Teach, model, and enforce safe and appropriate techniques, training methods, and use of athletic equipment.
Establish and maintain positive, professional, and ethical relationships with student-athletes, colleagues, and community members.
Analyze situations accurately, exercise sound judgment, and adopt effective courses of action.
Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence, ethical conduct, and continuous growth within the coaching profession.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Requirements: All faculty must meet state-adopted minimum qualifications or the locally established equivalencies.

Athletic Training

Any bachelor’s degree or higher plus two years of professional experience,
Or any associate degree plus six years of professional experience,
Or the equivalent.

AND

Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

NOTE : Applicants who claim equivalent qualifications shall provide conclusive evidence that they possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to those required by the minimum qualifications of the area for which they are applying. It is the responsibility of the applicant to supply all evidence and documentation for the claim of equivalency at the time of application.

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