Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Aurora University•Aurora, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Head Women’s Soccer Coach supports Aurora University’s educational mission by leading, organizing, and administering its NCAA athletic program. The role involves coaching and developing student-athletes; recruiting and retaining team members; managing program operations and budgets; scheduling contests; arranging team travel; ensuring compliance; and building a competitive, educational, inclusive, and safe program that reflects the university’s mission and values. The coach supervises assistant coaches, provides orientation and guidance, and conducts performance evaluations. The coach plans and evaluates practices, develops game plans, prepares the team for competition, and promotes student-athletes’ academic achievement, social responsibility, conduct, health, and safety. The position also includes recruiting in coordination with Athletics and Admissions, maintaining team records and statistics, overseeing equipment, preparing end-of-season reports, building relationships with alumni and the community, and participating in university and athletic department meetings and events. The position is expected to average 40 hours per week, although days and hours may vary. Evening and weekend availability is required. Hybrid or work-from-home employment may be considered if the candidate can demonstrate the ability to perform the role effectively off-site. The role requires a valid driver’s license and travel between campus locations or to off-site meetings; driving university or rental vehicles for away contests may also be necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least four years of relevant experience.
Organizational skills and understanding of compliance standards and regulations.
Experience supervising staff.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with student-athletes, parents, coaches, media, alumni, administrators, support staff, and campus and community constituents.
Ability to set and achieve or exceed goals and meet deadlines.
Strong strategic-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
General computer knowledge and strong knowledge of athletics.
Ability to interact verbally in person, by telephone, and through written and electronic media.
Ability to move about campus and other locations.
Evening and weekend availability, and flexibility in an evolving work environment.
Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets institutional requirements.
Ability to travel between campus locations or attend off-site meetings.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Ability to fulfill the role effectively in a hybrid or work-from-home arrangement.

Responsibilities

Lead, organize, and administer all aspects of the assigned athletic program.
Recruit and retain student-athletes in coordination with the Vice President for Athletics and the Office of Admission, meeting squad-size and recruitment goals.
Coach and develop student-athletes and provide direction, praise, and constructive feedback to assistant coaches.
Plan, implement, and evaluate practice sessions; develop game plans and prepare the team for competition.
Schedule varsity and junior varsity contests as necessary, manage the operating budget, and arrange team travel.
Supervise assistant coaches, provide orientation, training, and guidance, and conduct performance evaluations.
Understand and comply with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules; report alleged violations.
Promote student-athletes’ academic achievement, social responsibility, proper conduct, health, and safety, and monitor academic progress.
Monitor team equipment and facilities, identify repair or maintenance needs, and report liability, safety, and risk-management concerns.
Help student-athletes and their parents understand AU’s educational and athletic opportunities and answer questions about NCAA Division III recruiting rules.
Oversee selection, purchase, and maintenance of uniforms, athletic equipment, and supplies.
Prepare end-of-season reports and assistant coach evaluations, and complete an annual review meeting with the Vice President for Athletics.
Maintain team and individual performance records and statistics, using the Sports Information Director’s support for archival information.
Model sportsmanlike conduct and maintain poise with team members, officials, opponents, and spectators.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with alumni and university and community constituents.
Attend athletic department and university community meetings and functions; perform additional duties as required by the Vice President for Athletics.
Drive university or rental vehicles for away contests as needed.
Handle confidential information with tact and discretion.