Head Coach, Womens Soccer

Full Time / Salary / Exempt 

WORK SCHEDULE

Flexible, Monday through Friday office hours with weekend travel for games & recruiting.

The Head Women’s Soccer Coach will provide leadership and direction for the Southern Nazarene University Women’s Soccer Program. They will lead all aspects of the Women’s Soccer Program, playing the most important role in day-to-day administrative responsibilities, player/team spiritual development, daily team training, evaluation and recruitment of student-athletes, academic monitoring, and skill development of student-athletes for Women’s Soccer. Also, this person will be an integral part in helping SNU Athletic and University Administration in developing a long-term strategic vision/plan for Women’s Soccer facilities activating alumni/donors to assist in those plans. This position must work within SNU, the GAC and NCAA guidelines to provide student-athletes with exceptional collegiate experience while competing for championships. They must have a strong Christian commitment with a vital Christian faith and lifestyle while being supportive of the evangelical Mission of Southern Nazarene University. 

 RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Recruit NCAA Division II level Women’s Soccer student-athletes ensuring timely submission of their academic records for admissions
• Direct Assistants/GAs in the overall planning and execution of the intercollegiate SNU Women’s Soccer Program
• Work with Financial Aid and Compliance to determine accurate communication and implementation of scholarship awards
• Monitor academic progress and progress towards graduation of student-athletes, implementing action plans through appropriate staff when needed
• Monitor Chapel attendance and lead by example with regular attendance 
• Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student athletes to support the image and reputation of the University and SNU Athletics
• Plan coaching and practice sessions in accordance with NCAA and Conference regulations 
• Coach team members individually and in groups, demonstrating successful soccer techniques
• Assist in the coordination of strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes, partnering with the SNU Strength & Conditioning staff 
• Manage operational, budgetary, and administrative activities for the SNU Women’s Soccer Program
• Work with the Director of Compliance to ensure adherence to all NCAA Division II, Conference and University rules by student-athletes, supporting staff and volunteers
• Continuing education within the sport of Women’s Soccer 
• Pass all certifications/testing for NCAA Division II 
• Maintain SNU Soccer facilities and equipment  
• Maintain a positive relationship with the SNU Men’s Soccer Head Coach partnering in all aspects of the Wanda Rhodes Soccer Complex
• Be a Christlike example and create opportunities for student-athletes to grow and develop spiritually ensuring consistent movement towards SNU’s Mission “to make Christlike disciples through higher education” 

Required Qualifications:

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.   
• As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.
• College graduate
• Minimum of two years of related work experience and/or relevant training
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands in fast-paced work environment
• Typing and spelling competency
• Experience with various computer software applications
• Data entry experience 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some college coaching experience
• Experience in higher education 

Supervision Received:

Receives supervision and work assignments from the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

Supervision Exercised:

May be responsible for the coordination of work assignments for graduate assistants, assistant coaches, and student employees.

Apply Online for this position at Southern Nazarene Careers

Benefits

Generous benefit structure including family health insurance plan (shared cost), long term disability, dental insurance, group life insurance, retirement matching, tuition remission, vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.