Head Men's Soccer Coach

About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state‑of‑the‑art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.

Job Title: Head Men's Soccer Coach
Location: Americus, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full‑Time
Job : 295133

This position is responsible for directing and coaching the university’s men’s soccer program.

• Manages men’s soccer program budgets (10%)
  • Manages scholarship, travel, operating, and equipment budgets.
  • Coordinates fundraising events and programs.
• Plans and manages practices and game day activities (30%)
  • Instructs, coaches, and motivates players.
  • Coordinates the work of other coaches.
• Recruits student athletes (10%)
  • Attends prospective student‑athlete games.
  • Evaluates players.
  • Communicates with coaches and players.
• Advises and monitors the academic progress of student athletes (10%)
  • Ensures player eligibility.
  • Provides advice and support to struggling students.
  • Monitors student athletes’ community service.
  • Ensures compliance with eligibility requirements.
• Maintains field, equipment and supplies (10%)
  • Purchases program equipment.
  • Submits requisitions for equipment purchases.
  • Performs field and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinates team travel (5%)
  • Reserves transportation for away games.
  • Prepares expense reports and travel authorizations.
  • Coordinates meals and hotels.
• Instructs courses in the College of Education (15%)
• Performs a variety of related duties (10%)

• Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field required.
• More than two years of related experience required.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing intercollegiate sports.
• Knowledge of college‑level athletic program management principles.
• Knowledge of soccer rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of budget management principles.
• Knowledge of computers and job‑related software programs.
• Skill in the coaching and training of student athletes.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

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Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell. The work is typically performed in an office and in athletics facilities.

This position has direct supervision over assigned personnel.