Athletics: Head Coach Women’s Soccer

Position: Women’s Head Soccer Coach

APPLICATION PROCESS AND HIRING TIMELINE INFORMATION

To apply for this position, you should submit:

1. KWU Employment Application
   
   1. Cover letter,
      
   2. Resume/curriculum vitae,
      
   3. Three references,
      
   4. Desired salary (may be entered on application)
      
   5. Please email your application materials to hr@kwu.edu.
      

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Position: Women’s Head Soccer Coach

APPLICATION PROCESS AND HIRING TIMELINE INFORMATION

To apply for this position, you should submit:

1. KWU Employment Application
   
   1. Cover letter,
      
   2. Resume/curriculum vitae,
      
   3. Three references,
      
   4. Desired salary (may be entered on application)
      
   5. Please email your application materials to hr@kwu.edu.
      

The timeline for filling this position is:
• Applications received by June 1, 2026, will be given priority. Applications will continue to be taken until the

position is filled.
Interviews will begin when qualified applicants are identified and continue until a hiring decision is made.
The position starts as soon as possible.

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KWU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity in employment. We will check
references of past employers and personal references. We will acknowledge receipt of your application as
soon as we receive it.

Position Summary
The Head Soccer Coach is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and success of the soccer
program, including recruiting, coaching, and mentoring student-athletes. This role emphasizes competitive
excellence, student-athlete development, academic success, and positive representation of the University.

Key Working Relationships

• Soccer student-athletes
• Graduate assistant coaches and women’s soccer staff
• Athletic training staff and Sports Information Director
• Admissions, financial aid, and athletics staff
• Other head coaches and campus departments
• Alumni and community members

Supervisory & Budget Responsibilities

• Staff Authority: Direct supervision of assistant coach(es)
• Budget Authority: Oversight and management of the soccer program budget

Work Environment & Conditions

• Work is performed in office settings, weight room facilities, and outdoor practice/competition venues
• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather)
• Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens

Work Schedule
This is a full-time position. Standard hours are typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but the schedule varies
significantly based on:

• Practices and competitions (early mornings, evenings, weekends)
• Recruiting activities
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• Practice and competition schedules may range from 6:00 a.m. to late evening.

Team travel and staff meetings

Travel Requirements

• Significant travel for recruiting activities
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Travel with team for away competitions

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Coaching & Teaching

Instruct and develop student-athletes during practices and competitions

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• Plan and implement practice sessions and game strategies
• Utilize video analysis to enhance performance and preparation
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Foster a positive, disciplined, and growth-oriented team culture

1. Recruiting
   

Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes

• Meet annual roster size targets for varsity and junior varsity programs
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• Retain current student-athletes within the program
• Ensure all recruiting activities comply with University and National Association of Intercollegiate

Athletics regulations

1. Administration
   

• Monitor academic progress and eligibility of student-athletes

o Target outcomes: 3.00 team GPA and 90% graduation rate

• Develop fiscally responsible and competitive game schedules
• Manage inventory of uniforms, equipment, and supplies
• Oversee assistant coaches and program operations
• Coordinate team travel and recruiting within budget parameters
• Ensure participation in at least one Champions of Character initiative annually
• Serve as program spokesperson and lead:

o At least two team community service projects annually
o Participation in additional individual service activities

• Engage alumni and organize at least one annual on-campus alumni event
• Participate in at least three campus service/leadership activities annually
• Representing the University at conference, regional, and national meetings
• Collaboration with the Sports Information Director on statistics, records, and publicity
• Submit reports and documentation as required
• Provide reports to the Director of Athletics as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned

Performance Measures & Expectations: Performance will be evaluated based on the following:

• Recruiting Effectiveness: Achieving minimum roster size by the 20th day of the fall semester
• Athletic Success: Maintaining a top four standing in the conference
• Engagement: Meeting expectations for campus, community, and alumni involvement
• Student-Athlete Welfare: Positive feedback in annual student-athlete evaluations
• University Contribution: Demonstrating a positive impact on the institution and athletics

department

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree; Preferred: Master’s degree

Certifications & Licenses

• Required: First Aid/CPR certification (within 60 days of hire), NAIA Champions of Character
certification (within 60 days), Bloodborne Pathogen training (within 60 days), Valid driver’s
license

Experience

• Required: Minimum of one year of coaching experience, experience with recruiting
• Preferred: Head coaching experience in soccer, experience within NAIA programs, five or more years

of coaching experience

Key Competencies

Leadership and team management

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• Recruiting and talent evaluation
• Organizational and budget management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to student-athlete academic and personal development
• Knowledge of collegiate athletics compliance and regulations

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