Head Men's Soccer Coach

People are drawn to Guilford College for a number of reasons, including the College’s Core Values of community, diversity, equality, excellence, integrity, justice, and stewardship.

Working at Guilford provides you with a rewarding opportunity to impact the developing lives of students from a range of diverse backgrounds. Guilford attracts those who are seeking a professional challenge and career advancement. It also attracts those who want to enjoy a beautiful campus and location in the dynamic city of Greensboro, North Carolina.

Guilford College offers a wide range of benefits for full-time regular employees, including 13 paid holidays, tuition remission, health insurance, telemedicine, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a retirement plan, and optional dental and vision insurance. In addition, employment at the College provides employees with access to numerous discounts for products, services, and attractions.

The Head Coach position will be responsible for all day to day operations of a college level program and conduct the program in compliance with all applicable NCAA, ODAC, and Institutional rules and regulations. The heavy emphasis will be on recruiting qualified student-athletes to the institution.

• Plan, organize, and direct all activities involved with establishing and running the Guilford College Sports program.
• A majority of coaching duties will be teaching their respective sport to students. This coaching is expected to be in person.
• Provide instruction and development for individual and team improvement, analyze athlete performance, and prepare student-athletes for competition.
• Maintain positive and professional relations with students, athletes, alumni, and other constituents.
• Monitor student-athlete academic performance to ensure academic success.
• Recruit and retain student-athletes within compliance regulations and academic admissions standards.
• Coordinate all activities for home and away games, including team travel plans transportation, and lodging.
• Evaluate and purchase equipment as necessary.
• Coordinate scheduling of practice and games with the facility manager.
• Participate in fundraising and public relations activities.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the requirements of the position, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
• Must be able to work in team relationships with diverse students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
• This position is considered a Responsible Employee for purposes of the College’s Sexual Misconduct Policy. As such, this position is required to report any incident of sexual misconduct or interpersonal violence to the college’s Title IX Coordinator when made aware of such.

Other duties as assigned.

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• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3 years coaching experience or equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education, which clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Strong and established recruiting skills are required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer competency skills (MS Word, Excel, email, etc.).

• Master’s degree.
• Knowledge of all applicable individual association rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.