Women's Soccer Head Coach, UM Grizzly Athletics

Description

The University of Montana invites applications for a Women’s Soccer Head Coach for UM Grizzly Athletics. As head coach you are to instruct, guide and teach college women’s soccer student-athletes in the various skills, processes, philosophies and plans associated with the soccer. You are also expected to conduct an appropriate number of public relations, recruiting, and development work for the program.

Athletic Department employees and those University employees outside the Athletic Department with NCAA rules compliance responsibilities are subject at all times to NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance. Failure to conduct oneself as such will result in disciplinary or corrective action up to and including immediate discharge.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote an atmosphere for compliance within the program supervised by the coach and to monitor the activities regarding compliance of all assistant coaches and other administrators involved with the program who report directly or indirectly to the coach (NCAA Bylaw 11.1.2.1)
• Promote the team, program, and University in a professional manner at all times, while promoting positive and productive working relationships with other staff members
• Plan and implement a sound pre-season training program in coordination with the strength and conditioning staff
• Plan for all team practices to maximize time, effort, safety and skill
• Develop a balanced and challenging competition schedule
• Monitor and encourage the academic progress of student-athletes, culminating in their graduation
• Provide for the physical and mental safety and welfare of team members at all times
• Work with the athletic trainers to assure all team members have had physical exams and their athletic training needs have been met
• Prepare yearly team budget and equipment requests in conjunction with appropriate staff

Description

The University of Montana invites applications for a Women’s Soccer Head Coach for UM Grizzly Athletics. As head coach you are to instruct, guide and teach college women’s soccer student-athletes in the various skills, processes, philosophies and plans associated with the soccer. You are also expected to conduct an appropriate number of public relations, recruiting, and development work for the program.

Athletic Department employees and those University employees outside the Athletic Department with NCAA rules compliance responsibilities are subject at all times to NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance. Failure to conduct oneself as such will result in disciplinary or corrective action up to and including immediate discharge.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote an atmosphere for compliance within the program supervised by the coach and to monitor the activities regarding compliance of all assistant coaches and other administrators involved with the program who report directly or indirectly to the coach (NCAA Bylaw 11.1.2.1)
• Promote the team, program, and University in a professional manner at all times, while promoting positive and productive working relationships with other staff members
• Plan and implement a sound pre-season training program in coordination with the strength and conditioning staff
• Plan for all team practices to maximize time, effort, safety and skill
• Develop a balanced and challenging competition schedule
• Monitor and encourage the academic progress of student-athletes, culminating in their graduation
• Provide for the physical and mental safety and welfare of team members at all times
• Work with the athletic trainers to assure all team members have had physical exams and their athletic training needs have been met
• Prepare yearly team budget and equipment requests in conjunction with appropriate staff
• Recruit and retain outstanding athletes to UM program who can be academically successful
• Deal effectively with the various public and booster groups to promote the respective sports program
• Share as appropriate with assistant coaches and other sports staff information presented at monthly head coach’s meetings
• Supervises two full-time assistant coaches and one part-time assistant coach

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of five (5) years of collegiate soccer coaching experience
• Proven ability to recruit high quality student-athletes
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge and experience with NCAA rules and regulations
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people
• Strong organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Head coaching experience
• Coaching experience at the Division I level
• Experience recruiting in the Northwest

Additional Information

Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, MUS Contract and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Screening of applications will begin immediately** ; **** however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.**

A complete application includes:

• Letter of Interest – addressing the stated required skills for the position
• Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience
• Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information

The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

The Affiliation of the University of Montana (UM Affiliation) is an equal opportunity employer. UM Affiliation does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM’s non-discrimination policy and any applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. UM partners with SkillSurvey for reference checking. Applicants may receive emails from SkillSurvey to submit reference information.

Testing: Individual hiring departments withing the UM Affiliation may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM and all affiliated campuses, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). The University of Montana will require proof of authorization to work in the United States before final hiring. Further, based on the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation and accompanying guidance from the USCIS and Dept. of State, the University may not be able to offer H-1B sponsorship. Particularly the University is not able to pay the $100,000 payment accompanying new H-1B visa petitions.

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