Head Coach Women's Soccer

EXPIRED

Job Description:         Head Coach, Women’s Soccer 

Reports To:                 Director of Athletics

Status:                         Exempt

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for the leadership, direction, and organization of all aspects of the Mount Saint Mary College Women’s Soccer program.
2. Compliance with all NCAA, Skyline Conference and Mount Saint Mary College rules and regulations.  
3. Development of a successful Women’s Soccer program through consistent training plans with the health and safety of the student-athletes taken into account.
4. Responsible for the hiring and management of one (1) part-time assistant coach.
5. Coordination of well-developed practice and competition schedules, team meetings and daily communications with the Women’s Soccer student-athletes.  
6. Responsible for the recruitment of qualified student-athletes while adhering to all NCAA rules and regulations.  The Head Coach will be required to work closely with Admissions and Financial Aid departments to help guide the prospective student athletes through the admissions process.  
7. Responsible for ensuring the retention and academic eligibility for all Women’s Soccer student-athletes.  
8. Adhering to the guidance and direction of the Director of Athletics, the Head Women’s Soccer Coach will work within the confines of their annual operating budget and make fiscally responsible decisions.  
9. Working with the Director of Athletics and the Associate Athletics Director to develop a competitive Women’s Soccer schedule within the guidelines of the NCAA and Skyline Conference.  

Job Description:         Head Coach, Women’s Soccer 

Reports To:                 Director of Athletics

Status:                         Exempt

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for the leadership, direction, and organization of all aspects of the Mount Saint Mary College Women’s Soccer program.
2. Compliance with all NCAA, Skyline Conference and Mount Saint Mary College rules and regulations.  
3. Development of a successful Women’s Soccer program through consistent training plans with the health and safety of the student-athletes taken into account.
4. Responsible for the hiring and management of one (1) part-time assistant coach.
5. Coordination of well-developed practice and competition schedules, team meetings and daily communications with the Women’s Soccer student-athletes.  
6. Responsible for the recruitment of qualified student-athletes while adhering to all NCAA rules and regulations.  The Head Coach will be required to work closely with Admissions and Financial Aid departments to help guide the prospective student athletes through the admissions process.  
7. Responsible for ensuring the retention and academic eligibility for all Women’s Soccer student-athletes.  
8. Adhering to the guidance and direction of the Director of Athletics, the Head Women’s Soccer Coach will work within the confines of their annual operating budget and make fiscally responsible decisions.  
9. Working with the Director of Athletics and the Associate Athletics Director to develop a competitive Women’s Soccer schedule within the guidelines of the NCAA and Skyline Conference.  
10. The Head Coach will develop annual fundraising campaigns to help enhance the student-athlete experience.  This will be done through various methods such as the annual Go Blue campaign and other team specific campaigns as approved by the Director of Athletics.  
11. Working closely with the Associate Athletic Director, the Head Coach will be responsible for the purchasing, management, and accounting of all equipment and uniforms needed in accordance with MSMC Athletic Department procedures.  
12. The Head Coach will be responsible and implementation and execution of a Women’s Soccer summer camps program.
13. Represent Mount Saint Mary College at all Skyline Conference and NCAA Women’s Soccer meetings.
14. The Head Coach will be designated the Event Manager for each home competition of a designated MSMC Athletics team.  This requirement will take place in the Head Coach’s traditional off-season and will require them to manage designated Women’s Soccer student-athletes with the execution of the event.  
15. Develop and maintain collaborative, cohesive and effective relationships with all Mount Saint Mary College departments including (but not limited to) Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Accounts, Academic Affairs and Student Affairs.
16. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and/or Vice President for Students in accordance with the Department of Athletics, the Skyline Conference, and the NCAA.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s Degree required.  Master’s Degree preferred. 
2. 5-7 years of collegiate or high school coaching experience required.   
3. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
4. Demonstrated professionalism with a high standard of personal conduct, integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to student-athlete success.
5. This position requires the ability to work independently and will be required to work evenings and weekends.