Head Women's Soccer Coach

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Warren Wilson College invites applications for the position of Head Women’s Soccer Coach. We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual with the right aptitude and experience to recruit students for our Women’s Soccer program. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the sport, dedicated to developing student-athletes both on and off the field, and committed to fostering a culture of excellence, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Competitive applicants should have proven successful coaching and recruiting experience in the sport of soccer, and have excellent communication and efficient organizational skills. The primary areas of responsibility for this position include oversight and operation of the Women’s Soccer Team including all aspects of coaching, recruiting, budgeting, scheduling, fundraising, and managing the women's intercollegiate soccer program within the policies and philosophy of Warren Wilson College. The Head Women’s Soccer Coach must work on campus unless traveling for approved strategic recruiting initiatives/trips. This is an 11-month, full-time, benefit eligible, position, which is paid over 12 months. The individual in this role is expected to work approximately July through May, with four weeks off, scheduled in the month of June. This position is required to work frequently during evenings and weekends.

Interested individuals should read further to learn more about the qualifications and job responsibilities for this full-time, exempt position. Applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter, which includes your experience working with a diverse range of identities and experiences including, but not limited to, previous DEI training or initiatives.

First consideration will be given to candidates who apply by Sunday, July 7th 2024. Please be aware no relocation assistance is available for this position.

Our mission:

Warren Wilson College, rooted in liberal arts education, is committed to providing educational programs that prepare graduates to engage in groundbreaking scholarship and creative work; pursue meaningful careers with professionalism; and lead purposeful lives dedicated to fostering a just, equitable, and sustainable world. Toward that end, the College utilizes an innovative educational approach that intentionally integrates academics and experiential learning (through campus work and community engagement) for a rich, challenging student experience. Our students matriculate through deliberately scaffolded courses and signature capstone experiences that combine intellectual foundations with experiential skill development and problem solving. In that vein, Warren Wilson College is committed to fostering students’ curiosity, empathy, and integrity by providing them with a variety of perspectives, mentors and role models.

To fulfill this mission, the College, through its Strategic Imperative for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), is embarking on institutional initiatives that infuse DEI into all aspects of its functioning. Specifically, the College is unwavering in our commitment to the dignity of all people – particularly those populations who have been both historically oppressed and continue to experience systemic oppression. While we value the breadth of diversity necessary for a rich campus culture, we also recognize the particular challenge and opportunity for growth and leadership around race, noting that such a focus necessarily intersects with deepening efforts around other aspects of identity. We are committed to a culture of educational access and ensuring that students and employees from a diverse range of identities and experiences will thrive in this community. Fully living out this commitment involves incorporating DEI knowledge, skills, and practices in all academic programs and administrative capacities to advance inclusive excellence at all levels of the College. In alignment with our DEI commitment, we welcome and invite applicants who desire to, and possess the skills and experience to, advance this work. We welcome applications from members of racial/ethnic underrepresented groups (e.g., BIPOC/people of the global majority) and individuals who have experience working with diverse student populations (e.g., racial/ethnic, income, immigration status, sexual orientation/gender identification, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of coaching or related athletic experience, OR two-plus years playing at the collegiate level.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of women’s soccer.

Warren Wilson College invites applications for the position of Head Women’s Soccer Coach. We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual with the right aptitude and experience to recruit students for our Women’s Soccer program. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the sport, dedicated to developing student-athletes both on and off the field, and committed to fostering a culture of excellence, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Competitive applicants should have proven successful coaching and recruiting experience in the sport of soccer, and have excellent communication and efficient organizational skills. The primary areas of responsibility for this position include oversight and operation of the Women’s Soccer Team including all aspects of coaching, recruiting, budgeting, scheduling, fundraising, and managing the women's intercollegiate soccer program within the policies and philosophy of Warren Wilson College. The Head Women’s Soccer Coach must work on campus unless traveling for approved strategic recruiting initiatives/trips. This is an 11-month, full-time, benefit eligible, position, which is paid over 12 months. The individual in this role is expected to work approximately July through May, with four weeks off, scheduled in the month of June. This position is required to work frequently during evenings and weekends.

Interested individuals should read further to learn more about the qualifications and job responsibilities for this full-time, exempt position. Applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter, which includes your experience working with a diverse range of identities and experiences including, but not limited to, previous DEI training or initiatives.

First consideration will be given to candidates who apply by Sunday, July 7th 2024. Please be aware no relocation assistance is available for this position.

Our mission:

Warren Wilson College, rooted in liberal arts education, is committed to providing educational programs that prepare graduates to engage in groundbreaking scholarship and creative work; pursue meaningful careers with professionalism; and lead purposeful lives dedicated to fostering a just, equitable, and sustainable world. Toward that end, the College utilizes an innovative educational approach that intentionally integrates academics and experiential learning (through campus work and community engagement) for a rich, challenging student experience. Our students matriculate through deliberately scaffolded courses and signature capstone experiences that combine intellectual foundations with experiential skill development and problem solving. In that vein, Warren Wilson College is committed to fostering students’ curiosity, empathy, and integrity by providing them with a variety of perspectives, mentors and role models.

To fulfill this mission, the College, through its Strategic Imperative for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), is embarking on institutional initiatives that infuse DEI into all aspects of its functioning. Specifically, the College is unwavering in our commitment to the dignity of all people – particularly those populations who have been both historically oppressed and continue to experience systemic oppression. While we value the breadth of diversity necessary for a rich campus culture, we also recognize the particular challenge and opportunity for growth and leadership around race, noting that such a focus necessarily intersects with deepening efforts around other aspects of identity. We are committed to a culture of educational access and ensuring that students and employees from a diverse range of identities and experiences will thrive in this community. Fully living out this commitment involves incorporating DEI knowledge, skills, and practices in all academic programs and administrative capacities to advance inclusive excellence at all levels of the College. In alignment with our DEI commitment, we welcome and invite applicants who desire to, and possess the skills and experience to, advance this work. We welcome applications from members of racial/ethnic underrepresented groups (e.g., BIPOC/people of the global majority) and individuals who have experience working with diverse student populations (e.g., racial/ethnic, income, immigration status, sexual orientation/gender identification, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of coaching or related athletic experience, OR two-plus years playing at the collegiate level.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of women’s soccer.
• Evidence of team-building skills focusing on communication and positive interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from a diverse range of identities and experiences.
• Current certification in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automatic external defibrillator (AED) use or ability to obtain certifications upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related field.
• More than two years of coaching or related athletic experience, which include program development and collegiate coaching.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and coach student-athletes.

Key Responsibilities

Coaching

• Demonstrate a commitment to the College’s mission and the mission of the Athletic Department.
• Create a high standard of athletic training, preparation, competition, exercise and skill development for all student-athletes.
• Schedule intercollegiate contests. Considerations include any Warren Wilson community event, travel time, competition between like opponents, and realistic demands placed on student-athletes.
• Plans and implements a systematic recruiting program under the direction of the Athletic Director and Vice President of Admissions. Additionally, reach recruiting goals/quotas.
• Assists in building relations with the WWC alumni.
• Utilize recruiting software and maintain a database.
• Recruit and retain qualified student-athletes who are capable of academic, athletic, and social success in a competitive academic, athletic and work environment through visits, scouting, phone calls, correspondence, camps, and clinics to meet established roster goals.
• Promote a team culture conducive to academic and athletic excellence.
• Organize and maintain all travel operations including scheduling, budgeting, accommodations, driving and proper management of student-athletes.
• Work effectively with student-athletes, staff, faculty, and administrators through good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Oversee and manage the team budget while being fiscally responsible.
• Reconciles credit card statements and collects and submits all departmental check requests to the office of Administration and Finance.
• Maintain and inventory all women’s soccer college assets.
• Represent the college in an appropriate and professional manner at all times.
• Maintain appropriate office hours and files.
• Assist with game management and building operations as needed.
• Ensures compliance with all Association, Conference, and College rules by athletes and supporting staff.
• Attend department meetings, home and away athletic events as required.

Warren Wilson College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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