Head Women's Soccer Coach

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Benefits of working at VCU

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU’s benefits here .

Job Code

11231

Recruitment Pool

All Applicants

Posting Number

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Head Women's Soccer Coach

Benefits of working at VCU

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU’s benefits here .

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Job Code

11231

Recruitment Pool

All Applicants

Posting Number

req6602

Unit

Athletics MBU

Department

Athletics

Department Website Link

https://vcuathletics.com

Location

VCU

Address

907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA

Duties & Responsibilities

VCU Athletics is seeking a professional, positive, and results-driven Head Women's Soccer Coach to lead the program to success and excellence.

Summary:

The Head Women's Soccer Coach oversees the coaching and training of student-athletes at the NCAA Division l level in the sport of Women's Soccer to prepare them for competition in local, regional, and national arenas.

Typical Duties

Coaching and training of student-athletes at the Division l level to prepare them  for competition in local, regional, and national arenas;

Successful recruitment of academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes;

Evaluation of prospective student-athletes;

Maintenance of accurate files of current and prospective student-athletes. Maintenance of required NCAA, A-10, State, and University paperwork;

Scheduling all games for the Women's Soccer Team;

Securing travel arrangements involved with recruitment, games, and tournaments;

Monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes.

Responsible for supervision of assistant coaches, including performance management in Talent@VCU.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Previous head coaching experience in the sport of Women's Soccer at the NCAA Division l level; and

An advanced degree or training and work experience at a level that equates to an advanced degree.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree;

Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU:

Three (3) to five (5) years of coaching experience; and

Knowledge and experience with NCAA Division l rules and regulations.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications;

In accordance with the university's "Vehicle Accident Prevention and Safety" policy and since a condition of employment is to drive University vehicles in order to transport student-athletes, the following is required:

1. Valid driver's license

2. Annual review of driving record

3. Successful completion of the National Safety Council online defensive driving course

4. Successful completion of the "Behind the Wheel" training administered by VCU Police

5. Successful completion of the department's online "Van Driving Safety" course

FLSA

University Employee

Job FTE

1

Exemption Status

Exempt

Restricted Position

No

E-Class

UF - University Employee FT

Job Category

University Employee

ORP Eligible

Yes

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

Compensation Type

Salaried

Target Hire Date

12/10/2024

Contact Information for Candidates

Mike Sanders

mwsanders@vcu.edu

Documents Needed to Apply

resume

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