Women's Soccer Head Coach

The mission of the OSU Department of Athletics is to Go Build Excellent, Authentic, Visionary Student-Athletes (GO B.E.A.V.S.). Oregon State Athletics is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and one which fosters a sense of belonging. Our goal is to encourage thoughtful and objective learning at all times. We will be intentional to recruit and retain individuals of all backgrounds and identities who will positively contribute to the success of our athletics department.

The Head Coach provides leadership, vision, and strategic planning for the OSU Women’s Soccer Program. This position manages all aspects of an intercollegiate athletic team, which includes but is not limited to: management of academic success, budget management, recruiting, teaching/coaching soccer skills, planning and execution of workouts, scheduling opponents, maintaining program integrity with respect to NCAA, PAC-12, OUS, and OSU rules and regulations, equipment ordering, travel planning, and fundraising.

Head Coach will make independent decisions regarding program direction for success. Decisions are supervised by program administrator (Associate Athletic Director and/or Athletic Director).

Coach is guided by NCAA, PAC-12, WCC, OUS, and OSU rules and regulations and must have a solid understanding of each governing body’s guidelines.

This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for Division I (FBS) universities.

POSITION DUTIES:

30% COACHING / INSTRUCTION

Provides general leadership and training for a team of 15-40 college aged women. Directs workouts and coordinates with strength and conditioning for appropriate dry land training. Teaches and coaches specific soccer skills and strategies. Provides a safe environment for workout and independently makes decisions regarding the nature of workouts given the weather conditions. Provides a balanced environment for students to pursue academic endeavors. Provides leadership, supervision and direction for assigned staff. Plans, assigns and reviews work. Establishes goals for each position and assesses performance through completion of evaluations. Hires, trains and promotes employees. Disciplines or effectively recommends discipline up to and including dismissal. Addresses grievances, developing a framework for corrective actions as necessary.

20% LEADERSHIP AND VISION

Provides a long-term strategic plan for the Women’s Soccer Program that will lead to overall athletic and academic success. Will maintain program integrity with respect to NCAA, PAC-12, OUS, and OSU rules and regulations. Encourages and participates in activities that foster an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and fosters a sense of belonging for both student athletes, student workers, colleagues, and all stakeholders.

20% RECRUITING

Recruits potentially successful students to Oregon State and has the ability to creatively verbalize the OSU niche opportunities in each recruiting situation. May have one-on-one access to persons under the age of 18. Travels as necessary to evaluate and contact recruits, which requires the coach to maintain a current, valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

10% BUDGETARY OVERSIGHT

Proposes and maintains an annual budget. Provides sound accounting and tracking principles and practices to keep up to date on current balances. Delegates, as necessary, but is responsible for all issuances of state funds. Makes sound, independent purchasing decisions based on budget analysis. Plans travel accordingly and within the guidelines of the budget.

10% EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT / USE

Maintains all equipment and prudently and independently purchases new equipment when needed based on experiential analysis.

10% FUNDRAISING

As directed by the Athletic Director, participates in OSU fundraising activities, which will include appearances and public speaking.

Minimum/Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in field of choice.

• Coaching experience at the collegiate or professional level OR professional playing experience in lieu of coaching experience.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a manner that shows respect and inclusivity for student athletes, student workers, colleagues, and all stakeholders.

• Demonstrated familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030

Preferred (Special) Qualifications:

Coaching experience at the NCAA Division I level

Working Conditions/Work Schedule:

• Must work some evenings and weekends.

• Travel required

• Must work outdoors.

• Access to secure areas/equipment.

• Access to personal information.

  • Access to youth under 18 year of age.