Job Description:

Goucher College is seeking a Head Coach for Women's Soccer. They will be responsible for administering and managing all functions and oversight of the women’s soccer program. The Head Coach will provide an excellent, transformative student-athlete experience, demonstrate positive progress in competitive standing in the Landmark Conference, recruit student-athletes to the college and maintain roster standards (to be set annually by the athletic director).

Essential Job Functions:

50  %          A.  Soccer coaching duties: ensure compliance with all institutional, conference, and NCAA standards; organize and conduct safe practice/training sessions, purchase and maintain equipment, schedule intercollegiate contests, monitor the academic progress and overall development of student-athletes; establish behavioral/social expectations for student-athletes participating in the women’s soccer program; monitor athletic facilities for safety of all users during open hours

30  %          B.   Recruit women’s soccer prospective student-athletes. The annual goal will be determined by the athletic director, in consultation with the head coach, and will be based on the current roster size, institutional priorities, and a three-year average of recruiting history

5  %            C.    Take on additional administrative responsibilities assigned each year by the Athletic Director – handling game management responsibilities for one sport

5  %             D.   Engage in fundraising to supplement budgets and expenses; engage alumni network to maintain relationships and commitment to the program and institution.

5 %             E.   Supervise graduate assistant and volunteer assistant coaches. Provide mentorship and professional development

Education:

Job Description:

Goucher College is seeking a Head Coach for Women's Soccer. They will be responsible for administering and managing all functions and oversight of the women’s soccer program. The Head Coach will provide an excellent, transformative student-athlete experience, demonstrate positive progress in competitive standing in the Landmark Conference, recruit student-athletes to the college and maintain roster standards (to be set annually by the athletic director).

Essential Job Functions:

50  %          A.  Soccer coaching duties: ensure compliance with all institutional, conference, and NCAA standards; organize and conduct safe practice/training sessions, purchase and maintain equipment, schedule intercollegiate contests, monitor the academic progress and overall development of student-athletes; establish behavioral/social expectations for student-athletes participating in the women’s soccer program; monitor athletic facilities for safety of all users during open hours

30  %          B.   Recruit women’s soccer prospective student-athletes. The annual goal will be determined by the athletic director, in consultation with the head coach, and will be based on the current roster size, institutional priorities, and a three-year average of recruiting history

5  %            C.    Take on additional administrative responsibilities assigned each year by the Athletic Director – handling game management responsibilities for one sport

5  %             D.   Engage in fundraising to supplement budgets and expenses; engage alumni network to maintain relationships and commitment to the program and institution.

5 %             E.   Supervise graduate assistant and volunteer assistant coaches. Provide mentorship and professional development

Education:

Required:  Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred: Master’s Degree

Professional Experience:

Required:  3 years of collegiate soccer coaching experience or 6 years of high school coaching experience, and proven track record of recruiting success 

Preferred: 2 years of head soccer coaching experience at the collegiate level and proven track record of recruiting success

Job Category:

Staff

Pay Range:

$59,836.00-$70,395.00

Application Instructions:

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

Please submit the following application materials: 

• Cover Letter 

• Resume 

• 3 references 

Goucher College is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position. 

Goucher College is committed to increasing the equity of our community and seeks applicants dedicated to applying principles of equity and inclusion in all areas of the campus community. 

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