Head Coach, Women's Soccer

Faulkner University is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Head Coach for Womens Soccer. The primary role of this individual is to establish and execute a team philosophy centered on growing young women spiritually physically intellectually and professionally. This involves providing leadership for all aspects of the program including recruitment training competitive preparation academic support staff supervision budgeting fund raising and program administration. The ideal candidate will cultivate a culture of discipline unity and high achievement while modeling Faulkners Christian mission. Faulkner University is an NAIA Division I member and is competing in the Southern States Athletic Conference. Faulkner University is a Christian university associated with churches of Christ.

This is a full-time 9-month position (Aug - April).

Summary of Duties:

• Ensure program compliance with NAIA SSAC and University and Athletic Department rules policies and procedures
• Oversee yearly budget for program
• Evaluate assistant coaches in the performance of their duties
• Provide training mentorship motivation and direction to student athletes
• Coordinate practice schedules match operations travel arrangements and official assignments
• Recruit and retain high quality missionally aligned student athletes
• Organize camps clinics community events and other revenue-support opportunities
• Develop and foster positive relationships with high schools and other institutions where recruits may be drawn
• Collaborate closely with the Athletic Director and the Office of Admissions in setting annual recruitment and scholarship goals
• Coordinate maintenance of the soccer field

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a head or assistant soccer coach experience at the college level preferred
• Ability to work frequent evening and weekend hours as well as travel
• Active member of the churches of Christ

For initial application submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter

Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory background check and verification of work authorization through E-Verify.

Non-discrimination statement: Faulkner University is a church-affiliated liberal arts institution committed to employing a highly qualified and diverse administration faculty and staff which reflects the Universitys religious traditions values affiliation and purpose. Thus the institution invites individuals affiliated with the churches of Christ to submit applications regardless of race color national or ethnic origin age gender marital status or disability. Faulkner University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national or ethnic origin age gender marital status or disability in connection with its educational policies admissions financial aid employment educational programs or activities. However Faulkner University exercises a preference in employment for those qualified applicants who are members of the churches of Christ whose lifestyles are consistent with the mission of the University and with the beliefs and values of the churches of Christ. Please refer to our website for further information.

12/16/2025