Head Men's Soccer Coach

The Head Men’s Soccer Coach supports student-athlete academic success, recruits prospective student-athletes following the College’s mission and student-athlete recruitment procedures, and plans and directs the applicable sports program/athletic team. The Head Men’s Soccer Coach reports to the Director of Athletics.

• Comprehensive knowledge of soccer rules, strategies, techniques, and NCAA/NAIA conference regulations (or your institution’s governing body).
• Demonstrated ability to develop, plan, and implement effective training sessions, conditioning programs, and competitive game strategies.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate student-athletes, promote academic success, and foster positive team culture.
• Working knowledge of player safety protocols, sports medicine guidelines, and injury-prevention practices.
• Ability to recruit, evaluate, and retain student-athletes in alignment with institutional standards and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills to engage effectively with athletes, staff, faculty, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage program budgets, equipment inventory, travel schedules, and administrative documentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Ability to model and enforce high standards of ethical conduct, sportsmanship, and compliance with institutional and athletic policies.
• Proficiency with common office software and athletic technologies (e.g., scouting tools, video breakdown systems, team communication platforms).

• Ability to stand, walk, run, and demonstrate soccer techniques for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift, carry, or move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, and physical demonstrations required during practices and conditioning sessions.
• Ability to withstand long periods of outdoor activity in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to travel for recruiting, competitions, and team activities.
• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor athletic environments, including fields, gymnasiums, offices, and training facilities.
• Exposure to weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, wind, and varying field conditions during practices and games.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work is required based on competition schedules, travel, and recruiting responsibilities.
• Frequent travel for away competitions, scouting, and recruitment.
• Fast-paced environment requiring quick decision-making and the ability to respond to emergencies involving player safety.
• Interaction with diverse student-athletes, staff, parents, and community members.
• May be required to work extended hours during peak seasons.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Previous demonstrated experience as a soccer coach at the high school or club level,

• Master’s Degree
• Coaching experience at the community college or university level preferred.