Head Women’s Soccer Coach/Student-Athlete Development Specialist

Summary :

The holder of this position will oversee all aspects of the Goldey-Beacom College Women’s Soccer Program, including but not limited to, recruiting, training, game day coaching, budget, equipment, travel, and scheduling, and will be responsible for the department’s student-athlete development.  This position holder will be required to regularly exercise independent judgment and discretion.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of study with a minimum of four years’ experience working with intercollegiate athletics with proven success in fundraising.

Key Responsibilities:

Women’s Soccer

• Coach the Women’s Soccer team.
• Recruit of retainable student-athletes under CACC, NCAA, and college regulations.

Summary :

The holder of this position will oversee all aspects of the Goldey-Beacom College Women’s Soccer Program, including but not limited to, recruiting, training, game day coaching, budget, equipment, travel, and scheduling, and will be responsible for the department’s student-athlete development.  This position holder will be required to regularly exercise independent judgment and discretion.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of study with a minimum of four years’ experience working with intercollegiate athletics with proven success in fundraising.

Key Responsibilities:

Women’s Soccer

• Coach the Women’s Soccer team.
• Recruit of retainable student-athletes under CACC, NCAA, and college regulations.
• Maintain a relationship with the Financial Aid and Advising Offices to keep a constant focus on players’ eligibility, and thus fulfill CACC, NCAA, and College regulations.
• Maintain a relationship with the Admissions Department to assure proper attention to potential student-athletes, and to facilitate their recruitment under CACC, NCAA, and College guidelines.
• Coordinate and participate in fundraising activities and events to support the Women’s Soccer Program and student-athlete development initiatives, collaborating with the Athletics Department and Institutional Advancement Office as needed.
• Purchase the necessary equipment for the team; gain prior approval for all purchases.
• Be aware of the women’s soccer budget and stay within its limitations (travel, meals, uniforms, equipment, scholarships, etc.).
• Oversee team travel including cleanliness of transportation vehicles and meal receipts.
• Assist with the scheduling of contests.
• Arrange lodging for all overnight team trips.
• Represent the College in an ethical and professional manner at all times.
• Maintain and provide proof of current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Maintain valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record as this position requires frequent driving.
• Comply with all NCAA or conference rules.  Violation of NCAA or conference rules is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Administration

• Develop and lead a New Student-Athlete Orientation for all incoming freshmen and transfer student-athletes to assist with their transition to GBC.
• Administer periodic Life Skills development seminars for all student-athletes.
• Administer all Student-Athlete Advisory Committee/Leadership Academy activity under the supervision of the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Sport Administration.
• Assist the Associate Athletic Director with the implementation of the GBC Athletics Academic Support Program.
• Organize, document, and assist in the advertisement of community service activity of all varsity programs.
• Serve as a site administrator for home contests in Fall and Winter as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Sport Administration.
• Attend conference, regional and national meetings/conventions as needed.
• Assist the Director of Athletics with other administrative tasks as needed.

Reports To:   Director of Athletics

Department** :** Athletics

Position Type : Full-time

Position Category: C-FT2

Months per Year:  12 months

FLSA:   Exempt

Salary Range: $55,000 – $60,000

Benefits:  Goldey-Beacom College offers an excellent benefits package that includes:`

• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Retirement Plan (403b) in which College contributes 5.5%
• Life & Disability Insurances
• Education benefits for employees, spouses and dependents
• Generous PTO (This position starts at 17 days personal time off. Prorated for the first year)
• Paid Holidays, paid two-week winter break and ½ day Fridays during the summer
• Free weekly meals in dining hall.

Who We Are:
Located in beautiful, suburban Pike Creek, Delaware, Goldey-Beacom College is a private, co-ed institution with a rich history and high standards of educational excellence. Founded in 1886 and initially focused on equipping students for success in business, the College now offers programs in psychology, human services, criminal justice, English, economics, and all areas of business. As an MSCHE and ACBSP accredited institution, Goldey-Beacom also offers master’s degrees in psychology and business and attracts a diverse student body from 22 states and over 60 nations. Our mission is to empower learners to achieve excellence by linking knowledge to practice.

Application Instructions :

Click here to apply! Interested applicants must fully complete and sign the employment application.  Applications will be accepted through February 1, 2026.

Goldey-Beacom College recognizes the importance of being an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable and respectful campus climate.  We are constantly working to create a college that celebrates individuality and strives to provide a non-discriminatory, fair and equitable learning and working environment for the GBC family.  While we celebrate diversity in all forms, our hiring, compensation, training, and employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance.  We are governed by transparency and accountability in our human resource policies and procedures, recruitment and selection, hiring, training and development, employee relations, promotion, compensation and total rewards, and termination. 

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