Women's Soccer Head Coach

Auburn University at Montgomery•Auburn, AL

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About The Position

The Athletics Department at Auburn University at Montgomery is accepting applications for the Women's Soccer Head Coach position. The candidate selected to fill this position will be responsible, but not limited, to the following: Develop, coach and administer a successful NCAA DII women's soccer program. Coach individual student-athletes in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in women's soccer. Recruit and develop student-athletes who will successfully represent the institution academically, athletically and socially. Manage NCAA, Gulf South Conference and institutional related compliance. Monitor and foster student-athletes' academic success, physical and mental well-being. Commitment to a positive student-athlete experience. Facilitate discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times. Plan and schedule a regular program of practice, strength and conditioning and competition in accordance with applicable NCAA and Gulf South Conference regulations. Hire, mentor and oversee an assistant coach and other program personnel. Work closely with the department staff to schedule events and facility usage. Monitor the safety of conditions of the facility. Administer all program budgets, travel, scheduling and purchasing, in line with the guidelines provided by the athletic department and the Office of Financial Services. Maintain accurate records and documentation related to all aspects of the program and its management. Initiate, coordinate and participate in fundraising and community engagement activities. Coordinate procurement of all uniforms and equipment. Additional responsibilities to be assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year institution required.
Four years of collegiate or professional soccer coaching experience with a competitive record.
Proven ability to lead, recruit and manage people.
Valid driver's license.
Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
Knowledge of the following: NCAA Division II and Gulf South Conference rules and regulations Soccer-specific techniques and skills Institutional policies, practices and procedures Acceptable supervisory practices Recruiting and compliance-related documentation
Ability to: Successfully lead, recruit and manage people Execute strong interpersonal skills Apply successful teaching, coaching and mentoring techniques Counsel and advise prospective and college student-athletes within established rules and expectations Manage budgets Make oral and written presentations Administer First Aid, CPR and AED

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree.
Previous coaching experience as head coach at the intercollegiate level.
Previous coaching experience at the NCAA DII level.
Previous coaching experience in the South or Southeast region.

Responsibilities

Develop, coach and administer a successful NCAA DII women's soccer program.
Coach individual student-athletes in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in women's soccer.
Recruit and develop student-athletes who will successfully represent the institution academically, athletically and socially.
Manage NCAA, Gulf South Conference and institutional related compliance.
Monitor and foster student-athletes' academic success, physical and mental well-being.
Commitment to a positive student-athlete experience.
Facilitate discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times.
Plan and schedule a regular program of practice, strength and conditioning and competition in accordance with applicable NCAA and Gulf South Conference regulations.
Hire, mentor and oversee an assistant coach and other program personnel.
Work closely with the department staff to schedule events and facility usage.
Monitor the safety of conditions of the facility.
Administer all program budgets, travel, scheduling and purchasing, in line with the guidelines provided by the athletic department and the Office of Financial Services.
Maintain accurate records and documentation related to all aspects of the program and its management.
Initiate, coordinate and participate in fundraising and community engagement activities.
Coordinate procurement of all uniforms and equipment.
Additional responsibilities to be assigned by the Director of Athletics.