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Job overview

Area of Responsibility
Coach
Type
Full-Time
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Head Coach Women's Soccer

Gettysburg CollegeFull-TimeGettysburg, PA

The primary responsibility of the Head Women’s Soccer Coach is to provide exceptional leadership, organization, administration and supervision of all aspects of a Division III women’s soccer program.  The head coach will:

·        recruit and retain highly qualified student-athletes with a commitment to academic success;

·        implement a comprehensive strategy for leading the program, including but not limited to scheduling and organizing practices and competitions, including team travel to ensure proper preparation for student-athletes;

·        manage operational, fiscal and administrative responsibilities of the women’s soccer program;

·        demonstrate a high level of involvement in the personal, academic development and health and welfare of student-athletes;

·        support the offices of Donor Relations, Alumni Relations and Parent Relations with fundraising efforts and alumni activities;

·        work cooperatively with department offices, including athletic communications, athletic training and equipment room staffs in regard to public relations efforts, practice coordination, health and safety of student-athletes and team uniform/equipment needs; additional collaboration with summer conferences;

·        hiring and supervising assistant coach(es);

·        additional administrative responsibilities may be assigned by the Executive Director Athletics and Campus Recreation. 

 

Qualifications:  The successful candidate will:

·        have earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree is preferred;

·        have a recommended five to seven years of successful collegiate coaching experience, preferably as a head coach; 

·        have the ability to work effectively in the environment of an academically demanding liberal arts institution and abide by all NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference and institutional policies;

·        be proficient with technology applications applicable to the position;

·        maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record in accordance with all institutional policies;

 

The Head Women’s Soccer Coach is a 12-month, full-time, administrative appointment reporting to the Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation.  Salary is commensurate with experience and complemented by an excellent benefits package.