Head Coach of Soccer

Charleston Southern University•North Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Head Women’s Soccer Coach directs all aspects of Charleston Southern University’s Division I Women’s Soccer program. Reporting to the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, this contract employee is expected to understand and embrace the University’s academic and Christian mission and the role Athletics plays in supporting it. The coach provides Christ-like leadership, supports student-athletes’ educational goals, and develops a quality, competitive program while upholding the University’s mission, values, and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience coaching the relevant sport at the collegiate and/or professional level.
Experience competing in the relevant sport at the collegiate or professional level.
Working knowledge of ARMS or similar software systems.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with various groups.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a diverse team.
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Director of Athletics and other unit leaders to advance the goals, mission, and core values of the University, athletics department, and Women’s Soccer program.
Provide Christ-like leadership of the program and athletic department in accordance with the University’s mission and values.
Promote a competitive sports program and support student-athletes’ educational goals through a coaching philosophy that encourages both.
Establish and enforce standards of personal behavior, conduct, and appearance for coaching staff, athletes, and support personnel, on and off campus.
Promote a positive image of the athletics program and University through community and professional involvement, representation at meetings and committees, and credible relations with news media.
Analyze NCAA, Big South Conference, and University rules and regulations applicable to member institutions.
Establish community outreach initiatives for the Women’s Soccer program.
Disciple student-athletes and assist with their character development.
Prepare and execute plans for training practices and game competition.
Oversee, supervise, and develop student-athletes in tactical and technical strategies.
Maintain safety measures for injury prevention in coordination with Sports Medicine staff.
Educate student-athletes about changes required for adherence to applicable rules and guidelines.
Direct the program’s recruiting efforts and identify prospective student-athletes to meet program needs.
Conduct unofficial and official recruiting visits following approval from the CSU Compliance Department.
Stay current and proactive regarding NCAA and conference recruiting legislation and guidelines.
Protect the integrity of the sport and reputation of the University by ensuring recruiting, eligibility determinations, scholarships and financial aid, practice sessions, and related activities comply with NCAA, conference, and University rules and policies.
Support athletics fundraising goals by participating in fundraising events and promotional activities.
Maintain fiscal responsibility and stewardship of institutional and donor resources provided to the program.
Attend mandatory coaches’ and departmental meetings.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and work nights and weekends as needed.