Head Coach, Womens Soccer

Full Time / Salary / Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE

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

TheHead Womens Soccer Coach will provide leadership and direction for the Southern Nazarene University Womens Soccer Program. They will lead all aspects of the Womens 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 Womens 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 Womens 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 Womens 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 Womens 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 Womens 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 Womens Soccer
• Pass all certifications/testing for NCAA Division II
• Maintain SNU Soccer facilities and equipment
• Maintain a positive relationship with the SNU Mens 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 SNUs Missionto 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.

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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.