Head Coach / Women's Soccer

Colby-Sawyer College is a comprehensive liberal arts-based institution located in the scenic Lake Sunapee area of New Hampshire. We have friendly people, beautiful nature, and small-town amenities and shops. We are located about 35 minutes south of Dartmouth College and just 1 hour 30 minutes from Boston. For more information see Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce, NH .

We strive to always be a people-first organization. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all employees. If you are looking for a place where you will feel welcome and that you belong, Colby-Sawyer College is that place.

Colby-Sawyer is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to share what they can offer and how they can help us to achieve and maintain these values in their cover letter.

Interested candidates may also visit Human Resources in Colgate Hall Room 230, Monday through Friday from 8am - 5pm, to alternatively complete a paper application.

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Colby-Sawyer College is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment which celebrates multiple perspectives. Under institutional policy, as well as under state and federal law (including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Age Discrimination Act), Colby-Sawyer College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices or its admission practices on the basis of race or ethnicity; color; national origin; religion; age; mental or physical disability; parental, family or marital status; veteran status; or sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or gender expression). Further, Colby-Sawyer College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates.

The college recognizes that harassment related to an individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression can occur in conjunction with misconduct related to an individual's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, or disability. Targeting individuals on the basis of these characteristics is also a violation of the college policy. Under these circumstances, the college will coordinate the investigation and resolution efforts outlined in the college’s Sex-based Discrimination and Sex-based Harassment Policy and Grievance Procedures as well as the Code of Community Responsibility (for students) and Employee Handbook (for employees), to address harassment related to the targeted individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression together with the conduct related to the targeted individual’s race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age or disability.

Colby- Sawyer College, an NCAA Division III institution with 20 varsity sports primarily competing in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC), is searching for a Head Women’s Soccer Coach . The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of building, leading and sustaining a highly competitive, Division III women’s soccer program; on and off the field. This position will assist the Director of Athletics the long-term planning and development of the women’s soccer program; an additional administrative area will be assigned.

Responsibilities

• This position will be responsible for managing all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division III women’s soccer program, including but not limited to; practice planning, recruiting, game day management, scheduling, and fundraising
• Provide leadership and mentorship to students and staff, fostering academic excellence, personal growth and professional development within the department
• All aspects of successful budget management
• Coordinate fundraising initiatives, alumni relationships and assists with promotion of the team or athletic program as needed regionally and nationally
• Work cooperatively with personnel in the Athletics department, attends department meetings, institutional events and activities, and always represents the college positively when interacting with the community, alumni, other higher education institutions, high school and club coaches, media and general public
• Support the institutional and department commitment to retention, academic success, integrity, sportsmanship and the graduation of student-athletes
• Responsible for establishing job standards for subordinate staff and effectively evaluating staff/assistant coaches

• Possess a Bachelor's degree; Master's preferred
• Head or assistant women’s soccer coaching experience at the collegiate level
• Good executive skills, as well as a strong leadership foundation
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes is required
• Valid driver’s license at appointment and willingness to drive fleet vehicles
• CPR, first aid, and AED certified one month prior to appointment