Head Coach of Men's Soccer

POSITION CODE: 7788

DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: Athletics

POSITION: Administrative, Exempt, Full-time (40 Hours)

SALARY RANGE: $70,000-$78,184

HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD: Twelve (12) Months

AVAILABLE: Immediately

POSTING DATE: November 21, 2025

Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled, Apply Immediately.

Definition of Classification:

The Head Men’s Soccer Coach provides leadership, mentorship, and delivery of an outstanding student‑athlete experience while upholding the mission of the University, which emphasizes extracurricular excellence as an integral part of a liberal arts education. The Head Men’s Soccer Coach plays a critical role in the recruitment, development, and retention of student-athletes at the University of Redlands.
Reporting to the Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics, this position requires flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as well as the ability to travel, as required.

• Recruitment of qualified student-athletes for admission into the University of Redlands and participation in the men’s soccer program.
• Make hiring and disciplinary decisions; provide feedback on performance and approve timesheets.
• Supervise, plan, direct, and assign work of men’s soccer coaching staff, which could include one full‑time, 10‑month assistant coach and 1–2 part‑time assistant coaches.
• Schedule practices, competitions, scrimmages, and exhibition matches, and coordinate travel for the men’s soccer program, in collaboration with those who share the facilities, including but not limited to the women’s soccer and women’s lacrosse programs.
• Administer the budget and conduct annual fundraising for the men’s soccer program.
• Effectively work in partnership with the Advancement and Alumni Relations offices to continue building relationships with alumni and friends of Bulldog men’s soccer.
• Ensure all facets of the men’s soccer program, including staff, student-athletes, and others associated with the program, maintain compliance with all NCAA, SCIAC, and University rules and regulations at all times.
• Teach Physical Education activity courses based on assigned load during the academic year.
• Execute a collateral departmental administrative assignment to be performed in support of programs and the department; such assignment will be determined by the strengths, skills, and experiences of the successful candidate.
• Function as an active team member of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Experience/Training/

Education:

Required

• A bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of three (3) years of soccer coaching experience.
• Experience working with diverse constituencies, sensitivity to multicultural issues, and the ability to work productively in a collaborative environment to meet deadlines.
• History of success as a coach as evidenced by sustained win/loss record, team achievements, as well as individual accomplishments by student-athletes under tutelage.
• A valid California Class C driver's license with a good driving record is required. Out‑of‑state licenses are valid until appointment. A valid California Class “C” driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (in accordance with CA Vehicle Code 12505c).

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree in a related field.
• Previous head coaching experience and/or collegiate coaching experience, with an emphasis on an NCAA setting.
• A soccer coaching “B” license or higher.
• Experience utilizing and managing athletic facilities and resources.

• The ability to identify and attract outstanding student-athletes to the university for participation in the men’s soccer program.
• Knowledge of applicable sports playing rules.
• Thorough understanding of NCAA Division III rules, regulations, and philosophy.
• Knowledge of the role of athletics within a private, liberal arts academic setting.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively engage with student-athletes, staff, and…