Job Description
The Head Women’s Soccer Coach administers and coaches the Women’s Soccer Program. The Head Coach is responsible for all scheduling, budgeting, recruiting, scouting, communicating and training associated with the successful operation of the Women’s Soccer program competing under the jurisdiction of the NCAA.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
COACH Organize and coordinate coaching (daily, weekly, seasonal, conditioning phase and spring) based on a master plan for the program.
Conduct practice sessions (in whole or in component parts) to follow master plan.
Coach in matches (conduct pre match, halftime and end match talks) and communicate with staff and players in matches.
Evaluate players periodically and cumulatively (2 formal evaluation periods per year—post championship season, end of academic year and at two other seminal points in year (pre-season and early spring, informally).
Analyze match video for player feedback and future scouting of opponents.
Maintain regular correspondence with prospective student athletes.
Create long-term player development plans: technical, tactical and physical development of individual players over time.
ADMINISTRATION Complete all travel documentation (travel list, itineraries, credit card usage, etc.) Update and coordinate actual expenses with program specialist to comply with budget.
Develop championship season and spring match schedules.
Create seasonal calendars and communicate with staff and players (practice scheduling, game schedules, required paperwork etc.).
Write weekly schedules for players when in season (nuts and bolts information regarding training, competition and travel).
Communicate regularly with department staff (compliance, sports information, program specialist, and trainer) on specific items related to their job and our programs.
Assist in departmental fundraisers or community involvement projects (golf tournament, state high school tournaments, conference basketball tournaments).
Coordinate and conduct local fundraising for program.
Organize summer camps and clinics.
Attend staff meetings and training as directed.
Serve on Committees as requested (department / university, NCAA, NSCAA).
MANAGING Assist student-athletes in scheduling classes (who to see, what to ask).
Help with ensuring NCAA progress towards degree requirements and working with student-athletes on achieving academic success and eventual graduation from SMU.
Serve on Committees as requested (department / university, NCAA, NSCAA).
RECRUITMENT Maintain contact with key soccer administrators in the community and have productive relations with a variety of soccer entities in an effort to recruit prospective student athletes.
Evaluate players at youth / high school games.
Watch recruit videos for upcoming signings and potential recruits.
Meet with prospective student athletes on campus (discuss academic expectations, student academic goals, NCAA compliance regulations).
Communicate regularly with admissions on status of prospective student athletes.
Update NCAA mandated Compliance Assistant software for recruiting activities.
REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
Three (3) years’ experience as a head coach at the NCAA D-I-III levels preferred; full-time NAIA and community college experience will be considered.
Proficient in working with word processing and electronic spreadsheets (preferably Microsoft Office Suite).
Must pass the NCAA D-II coach’s test.
Must possess and maintain current CPR/First Aid certification.
Must clear background check, pass sexual harassment test and have a valid Washington State driver’s license. Provide a copy of a three-year driver’s abstract indicating no major moving violations on file.
May be asked to pass a driving test (driving school vehicles).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed indoors, at sport practices or events or in an office environment. Physical demands include:
Move heavy objects (more than 20 pounds) long distances (more than 20 feet).
Ability to be mobile campus wide and for game traveling for appropriate athletic needs.
Operates a variety of standard office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive arm-hand movements.
Reading, writing, speaking, hearing, standing, bending, sitting.
Learning and comprehending.
Requires visual concentration on detail.
Manual dexterity and precision required for performing stress and special tests, demonstrating rehabilitation exercises.
May often be required to deal with distraught student-athletes.
Must be able to concentrate on details and process complex information while experiencing frequent interruptions.
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Job Tags
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