Head Women's Soccer Coach

Job Summary

Head Womens Soccer Coach

University of South Carolina Upstate

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Spartanburg, SC

The Head Womens Soccer Coach is responsible for the overall administration and success of the womens soccer program. The primary purpose of this position is to teach and coach student-athletes, plan practices, develop strategies for skill enhancement, lead conditioning, monitor student-athlete academic progress, recruit student-athletes, schedule opponents, develop and manage the team budget, develop community relationships, participate in fund-raising activities, administer camps and clinics, and administer team regulations for the womens soccer program. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a bachelors degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and / or experience. Required Certification, Licensure / Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications Masters degree, college level coaching / playing experience and USSF or NSCAA coaching license preferred. Knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations preferred. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations, exceptional interpersonal skills, computer skills and strong written and oral skills. Job Duties Job Duty Directs all scheduling for the program (competition, team travel, practice and conditioning, etc.) and coordinates with he mens soccer program as necessary. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Ensures academic success of student-athletes in conjunction withthte academic support staff. Essential Function No Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Monitors programs budget and expenditures and forecasts budget planning as required. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Directs all recruiting initiatives for the program (off-campus evaluations and contacts, phone calls, letter writing, e-mail communication, on-campus visits, evaluations, scholarship offers, etc.) Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Directs all coaching within the program (practice, competition, skill development, conditioning in conjunction with strength and conditioning staff, etc.) Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty Fundraises for the program through solicitation of support and participates in various fundraising events (outreach to alumni, clinics, athletic auction, golf tournament, U Club, etc.) Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty Other duites as assigned by sport administrator or Director of Athletics. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR Drug and Alcohol Testing.