Head Women's Soccer Coach
About The Position
Develop, promote, and supervise all facets of an established Division II women’s soccer program within the guidelines of the NCAA, NSIC, and St. Cloud State University. The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative . SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Progressive coaching experience, including at least three years as a head/assistant coach or equivalent applicable experience
- Evidence of ability to manage all aspects of a collegiate soccer program
- Evidence of ability to recruit talented student-athletes to Division II program
- Knowledge of NCAA Division II rules and regulations
- Commitment to academic success of student-athletes
- Evidence of a valid driver’s license, or ability to acquire a legal driver’s license or qualify for a reasonable accommodation
- Evidence of ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work nights and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree at time of application
- Experience coaching at the collegiate level
- Evidence of ability to build a soccer program from inception
- Familiarity with recruiting and scouting software
- Familiarity with strength and conditioning philosophy and techniques
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication both orally and in writing
- Evidence of strong organizational skills, including basic accounting practices
- College and/or professional playing experience
Responsibilities
- Coaching: practice planning and game preparation to include scouting, video analysis, practice and game scheduling, organization of team travel
- Recruiting: talent identification and evaluation, correspondence, assistance with admission process
- Budget development and management, including athletic scholarship allocation
- Student-athlete development: mentoring to include individual and team dynamics, team rules and conduct, leadership development, commitment to safety and well-being of student-athletes
- Academic monitoring of student-athletes; commitment to degree progress and graduation
- Public relations: represent St. Cloud State as the face of men’s soccer in a growing soccer community, engage in media and speaking engagements, advance relationships with and supporters and local youth organizations, create effective professional working relationships with student-athletes, staff, administration, alumni, and general public
- Fundraising: foster community and alumni financial support for the program, assist with University and athletics campaign fundraising priorities, engage in Department of Athletics events to cultivate and steward alumni and friends, manage program fundraising activities including special events and camps/clinics.
Benefits
- At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
