Head Men's Soccer Coach

Essential Job Duties (Head Men’s Soccer Coach)

• Recruits student-athletes

• Provides sport-specific instruction during practices

• Coaches student-athletes during scheduled games and / or contests

• Serves as primary contact for scheduling games

• Ensures a balanced budget

• Monitors academic progress of student-athletes

• Makes travel arrangements for program

• Complies with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, GLVC, and SBU

• Assists in activities hosted by SBU to facilitate recruitment

• Works in cooperation with department members to strengthen all sports programs

• Regular attendance and punctuality 

·       Sets an example of a Christian lifestyle for students, staff and faculty

·       Commitment and adherence to Southwest Baptist University’s Principles and Expectations

·       Performs duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Supervisory Responsibility

The Head Men’s Soccer Coach supervises the GAs and student-workers assigned to the program.

Position Requirements

Required

·       Bachelor’s Degree

·       Knowledge of NCAA rules

Preferred

·       Master’s Degree

·       Coaching experience

Work Environment

·       Must be able to work in typical office and athletics environment. 

·       Must be available for frequent travel during season and recruiting times.  Night and weekend work required.

·       Must be able to work during crowd noise and loud game environments

·       Must be able to work outdoors

·       Must be able to travel long distances by plane, train, or automobile.

·       Must be able to interact and instruct team members in drills, play formation, and game preparation.

·       Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.

Physical Abilities

·       Must be able to operate and / or maneuver equipment used for the daily training of student-athletes in the sport of soccer.

·       Must be able to operate standard office equipment such as a personal computer, photocopies, printer, etc.

·       Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and hold a valid Missouri Driver’s License.

·       Must be able to climb stairs, work in varying temperatures and sit and stand for long periods of time.