Head Women's Soccer Coach & Athletic Associate

North Iowa Area Community College•Mason City, IA

About The Position

The Head Women's Soccer Coach & Athletic Associate administers all aspects of the NIACC women's soccer program and supports the Athletic Director with operations across athletic programs, facilities, and grounds, as well as event management, compliance, and fundraising. This is a full-time, 12-month position with a start date of ASAP and a starting salary of $50,000 to $60,000 based on experience. The role coordinates the women's soccer program in collaboration with the Athletic Director, including travel, training, competition, recruitment, budgeting, purchasing, and events. It also contributes to the college's learner-success and institutional goals, supports facility operations and athletic department activities, and works with campus departments to support student-athletes' academic achievement and eligibility. The position includes evening work, weekend responsibilities, and in-state and out-of-state travel.

Requirements

Associate's degree.
At least two years of coaching experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with people at all levels, both within and outside the institution.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Available for evening work, weekend responsibilities, and in-state and out-of-state travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
College-level coaching experience.
Experience recruiting student-athletes.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the women's soccer program in collaboration with the Athletic Director, including team travel, training sessions, competitions, recruitment, budget and purchasing, and special events.
Assist with facility operations, scheduling coordination, game-day preparation, maintenance oversight, and maintaining facilities for student-athletes, staff, and visitors.
Create and maintain a women's soccer program culture emphasizing academic achievement and learner success, collaborating with campus departments and personnel to support students.
Provide Athletic Associate operational support as assigned, including athletic event management, facilities and department operations, grounds maintenance, and compliance.
Develop and maintain a consistent fundraising effort with the Athletic Director and assist with departmental fundraising events and objectives.
Adhere to NJCAA and ICCAC sports rules, procedures, guidelines, constitution, and bylaws.
Collaborate with administration on initial and continuing eligibility guidelines for women's soccer student-athletes.
Forecast annual budget needs with the Athletic Director and monitor expenditures in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.
Design and administer in-season and off-season training and development programs in alignment with NJCAA Article VII Section 2 guidelines.
Recruit and train assistant coaches and team support personnel.
Create and maintain recruitment, development, and retention strategies to support competition outcome goals and roster size objectives.
Support the Admissions Department with on-campus visit days.
Contribute to institutional core values, including educational excellence, learner success, community engagement, continuous improvement, and collaborative leadership.
Maintain strong organization and reliability, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and fulfill other responsibilities as needed or assigned.
Strengthen coordination and cooperation across the College, including opportunities for student recruitment.
Adhere to NIACC policies and procedures and maintain a positive, respectful working environment with departments, employees, students, partners, and the public.