Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.
Grand Canyon University is searching for a Head Coach for Men's Soccer. The Head Coach is responsible for the management and administration of all activities related to his/her sport and exercises direct supervision of recruiting, training, and coaching student-athletes participating in the sport. The Head Coach is fully responsible for compliance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations as well as Conference rules and University policies governing intercollegiate athletics.
Grand Canyon University’s Athletic Department is passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of excellence. The Athletic Department uses intercollegiate sport as a platform for developing our student-athletes on integrity, and personal growth.  Are you passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of excellence? Then this position is for you!Â
What you will do: Â
Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.
Grand Canyon University is searching for a Head Coach for Men's Soccer. The Head Coach is responsible for the management and administration of all activities related to his/her sport and exercises direct supervision of recruiting, training, and coaching student-athletes participating in the sport. The Head Coach is fully responsible for compliance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations as well as Conference rules and University policies governing intercollegiate athletics.
Grand Canyon University’s Athletic Department is passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of excellence. The Athletic Department uses intercollegiate sport as a platform for developing our student-athletes on integrity, and personal growth.  Are you passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of excellence? Then this position is for you!Â
What you will do: Â
Apply NowPlayer Development/Coaching
Provide coaching in both a team and individual setting to improve sport specific skills.
Creation of practice plans, assist in game preparation, advise on game strategy, and provide direct coaching and assistance during games.
Lead and designate practice responsibilities to Assistant Coaches.
Research and identify the latest trends and techniques in coaching and playing.
Supervise, develop and mentor student-athletes and coaches/support staff.
Responsible for the hiring of the sport staff
Recruiting
Research, evaluate, contact and recruit players of high character, scholarship and athletic ability to compete for the designated sport program.
Market the designated sports program to prospective recruits, community members, and club members both domestically and internationally.
Travel extensively to evaluate talent and market the GCU designated sports program to potential recruits.
Operations
Manage competition scheduling.
Manage the planning, marketing and operation of sports camps.
Ensures all aspects of the designated sports program complies with University standards and conference and national affiliation rules and regulations. Identifies potential risk and establishes criteria and plans for correction.
Promotes good sportsmanship behavior and enforces discipline, establishes and oversees penalties for breach of standards by members of the team.
Participate actively in promotion of GCU athletics and campus events.
Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or designee.
May perform duties which require irregular hours, out of town and/or overnight travel.
What you will need:
Bachelor’s degree required.
At least one year of intercollegiate and/or elite level sport specific coaching and/or playing and training experience.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
CPR, First Aid and Coaches’ Safety Training certifications required.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must be able to lawfully accept employment in the U.S.
Proficiency with computers and MS suite of software applications.
Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
Bonus Points:
Master's Degree.
Experience Head Coaching at a NCAA institution.
Knowledge and understanding of Division 1 sport specific program and NCAA rules.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Why work at GCU:
Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
Free covered parking
We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program
Free on-site gyms on campus
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Grand Canyon University record compared to the conference
School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
---|---|---|---|---|
Seattle University | — | 12–4 | 33 | — |
Utah Tech University | — | 9–9 | 123 | — |
California Baptist University | — | 9–6 | 60 | — |
Grand Canyon University | — | 7–7 | 83 | — |
Utah Valley University | — | 3–7 | 139 | — |
Grand Canyon University record compared to the conference
School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
---|---|---|---|---|
Grand Canyon University | — | 14–5 | 80 | — |
California Baptist University | — | 11–2 | 142 | — |
Seattle University | — | 10–9 | 168 | — |
Utah Valley University | — | 10–4 | 74 | — |
Utah Tech University | — | 8–7 | 150 | — |
Abilene Christian University | — | 6–9 | 254 | — |
Tarleton State University | — | 4–12 | 304 | — |
Southern Utah University | — | 3–11 | 295 | — |
Grand Canyon University past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024-2025 |
George Kiefer |
– | – | |
2023-2024 |
Mike Kraus |
– | 7–7 | |
2022-2023 |
Mike Kraus |
– | 7–8 | |
2021-2022 |
Leonard Griffin |
– | 15–4 | |
2020-2021 |
Schellas Hyndman |
– | 8–2 | |
2019-2020 |
Schellas Hyndman |
– | 3–9 | |
2018-2019 |
Schellas Hyndman |
– | 12–8 | |
2017-2018 |
Schellas Hyndman |
– | 7–11 |
Grand Canyon University past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024-2025 |
Chris Cissell |
– | – | |
2023-2024 |
Chris Cissell |
– | 14–5 | |
2022-2023 |
Chris Cissell |
– | 11–7 | |
2021-2022 |
Chris Cissell |
– | 16–4 | |
2020-2021 |
Chris Cissell |
– | 8–9 | |
2019-2020 |
Derek Leader |
– | 4–14 | |
2018-2019 |
Derek Leader |
– | 6–13 | |
2017-2018 |
Derek Leader |
– | 6–13 |
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