Head Coach, Men's Soccer

Midway University, located 14 miles outside Lexington, KY, is actively seeking a full-time head coach to lead our men’s soccer program. This is a full-time, 12-month position that reports directly to the Athletic Director.

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Recruiting, with the Admissions team, to achieve roster goals, competitive success, and academic performance in accordance with admissions procedures and scholarship requirements.

• Organizing, scheduling, and leading daily practice sessions, game plan preparation and strategy, competitions, and off-season training.

• Coordinating travel arrangements for away contests.

• Supporting academic progress and enforcing discipline and sportsmanship behavior.

• Hiring, supervising, and evaluating assistant coach and program volunteers.

• Budgeting, fundraising, promoting and marketing the program.

• Additional duties may be assigned by the Athletic Director.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.

• Demonstrated coaching experience is required, with head or assistant collegiate-level experience preferred.

• Familiarity with and working knowledge of NAIA rules, along with a strong commitment to compliance, are essential.

• Availability to work evenings and weekends, as well as travelling for away games, is required.

Skills and Competencies:

·        Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

·        Initiative and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

·        Sound judgment and the ability to respond to emergency situations promptly.

·        Commitment to the academic and life skills development of student-athletes.

·        Ability to maintain effective working relationships across campus.

·        Previous experience in recruiting student-athletes and managing coaching staff.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

Midway University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.