Head Women's Soccer Coach

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Working Title:

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Institution:

St. Cloud State University

Classification Title:

State University Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

209: Inter Faculty Organization

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All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Working Title:

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Institution:

St. Cloud State University

Classification Title:

State University Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

209: Inter Faculty Organization

City:

St. Cloud

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$73,128.00 - $188,620.00

This is an Open Until Filled position with candidate review beginning on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Job Description

Develop, promote, and supervise all facets of an established Division II women’s soccer program within the guidelines of the NCAA, NSIC, and St. Cloud State University.

• Coaching: practice planning and game preparation to include scouting, video analysis, practice and game scheduling, organization of team travel.

• Recruiting: talent identification and evaluation, correspondence, assistance with admission process

• Budget development and management, including athletic scholarship allocation

• Student-athlete development: mentoring to include individual and team dynamics, team rules and conduct, leadership development, commitment to safety and well-being of student-athletes

• Academic monitoring of student-athletes; commitment to degree progress and graduation

• Public relations: represent St. Cloud State as the face of men’s soccer in a growing soccer community, engage in media and speaking engagements, advance relationships with and supporters and local youth organizations, create effective professional working relationships with student-athletes, staff, administration, alumni, and general public

• Fundraising: foster community and alumni financial support for the program, assist with University and athletics campaign fundraising priorities, engage in Department of Athletics events to cultivate and steward alumni and friends, manage program fundraising activities including special events and camps/clinics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• Progressive coaching experience, including at least three years as a head/assistant coach or equivalent applicable experience

• Evidence of ability to manage all aspects of a collegiate soccer program

• Evidence of ability to recruit talented student-athletes to Division II program

• Knowledge of NCAA Division II rules and regulations

• Commitment to academic success of student-athletes

• Evidence of a valid driver’s license, or ability to acquire a legal driver’s license or qualify for a reasonable accommodation

• Evidence of ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds.

     

Preferred Qualification 

• Master’s degree at time of application 

• Experience coaching at the collegiate level

• Evidence of ability to build a soccer program from inception

• Familiarity with recruiting and scouting software

• Familiarity with strength and conditioning philosophy and techniques

• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication both orally and in writing

• Evidence of strong organizational skills, including basic accounting practices

• College and/or professional playing experience

Other Requirements

Ability to work nights and weekends.  Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Required Documents (Uploaded at Time of Application)

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Three (3) professional references

• Unofficial transcript(s)

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Varies

About

The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) which can be found at: https://www.ifo.org/

St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Interim Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Judith Siminoe. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

01-15-2026

Position End Date:

12-31-2026

Open Date:

12-22-2025

Close Date:

01-21-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Renee Denise Bertram

Posting Contact Email:

rdbertram@stcloudstate.edu

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