Head Coach: Womens Soccer

GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE•Milledgeville, GA

About The Position

Georgia Military College is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and dedicated Head Women’s Soccer Coach to lead its NJCAA women’s soccer program. The coach is responsible for the overall management, development, and success of the program, including recruiting, coaching, student-athlete development, academic achievement, and compliance with institutional and NJCAA regulations. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and effective communication, and a commitment to developing student-athletes on and off the field while maintaining a competitive and respected program. The role provides overall leadership and direction for the women’s soccer program; develops and implements plans for recruiting, player development, competitive success, and program growth; and establishes a team culture emphasizing accountability, discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork, and academic achievement. The coach oversees practices, training, competitions, and offseason development; develops game strategies and evaluates team performance; and coordinates travel, scheduling, equipment, and other operations. The coach may also recruit, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches and support staff. The coach develops recruiting strategies, attends recruiting events and competitions, works with Admissions and Financial Aid to facilitate enrollment, manages the roster, and supports student-athletes pursuing continued academic and athletic opportunities at four-year institutions. The role also requires compliance with NJCAA, conference, institutional, and athletic department rules; accurate records; and coordination with the Athletic Department on eligibility and participation requirements. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the Athletic Department and Georgia Military College.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Previous soccer coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, or competitive club level.
Knowledge of soccer fundamentals, training methods, player development, and game strategy.
Experience recruiting and evaluating prospective student-athletes.
Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Ability to work effectively with student-athletes from diverse backgrounds.
Commitment to academic achievement, sportsmanship, and student-athlete development.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends and travel as required.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet institutional driving requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Previous collegiate coaching experience, preferably at the NJCAA level.
Successful experience recruiting student-athletes and building competitive rosters.
Demonstrated success in developing players for transfer to four-year collegiate programs.
Familiarity with NJCAA eligibility and recruiting regulations.
Experience managing athletic budgets, fundraising, and community engagement activities.
Established recruiting relationships with high school and club soccer programs.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and direction for the women’s soccer program.
Develop and implement plans for recruiting, player development, competitive success, and program growth.
Establish a team culture emphasizing accountability, discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork, and academic achievement.
Organize and oversee team practices, training sessions, competitions, and offseason development activities.
Develop game strategies, evaluate team performance, and implement improvements.
Coordinate team travel, scheduling, equipment needs, and other operational responsibilities.
Recruit, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches and support staff, as applicable.
Develop and execute a recruiting strategy to attract qualified student-athletes who meet GMC’s academic, athletic, and institutional standards.
Attend recruiting events, showcases, tournaments, and high school competitions to identify prospective student-athletes.
Collaborate with Admissions, Financial Aid, and other institutional departments to facilitate student-athlete enrollment.
Maintain a competitive roster while emphasizing retention, academic progress, and student-athlete success.
Assist student-athletes seeking opportunities to continue their academic and athletic careers at four-year institutions.
Ensure compliance with NJCAA, conference, institutional, and athletic department policies and regulations.
Maintain accurate records related to recruiting, eligibility, roster management, and required documentation.
Collaborate with the Athletic Department to ensure student-athletes meet participation and eligibility requirements.
Promote ethical conduct, integrity, and good sportsmanship throughout the program.