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Area of Responsibility
Coach
Type
Full-Time
Location
Spartanburg, South Carolina

Head Women's Soccer Coach

University of South Carolina – UpstateFull-TimeSpartanburg, SC
Head Women’s Soccer Coach
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00801PO25
Spartanburg, SC

The Head Women’s Soccer Coach is responsible for the overall administration and success of the women’s soccer program. The primary purpose of this position is to teach and coach student-athletes, plan practices, develop strategies for skill enhancement, lead conditioning, monitor student-athlete academic progress, recruit student-athletes, schedule opponents, develop and manage the team budget, develop community relationships, participate in fund-raising activities, administer camps and clinics, and administer team regulations for the women’s soccer program.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials  
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree, college level coaching/playing experience and USSF or NSCAA coaching license preferred. Knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
 Knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations, exceptional interpersonal skills,   computer skills and strong written and oral skills. 
Job Duties

 

Job Duty
Directs all scheduling for the program (competition, team travel, practice and conditioning, etc.) and coordinates with he men’s soccer program as necessary.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Ensures academic success of student-athletes in conjunction withthte academic support staff.
Essential Function No
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Monitors program’s budget and expenditures and forecasts budget planning as required.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Directs all recruiting initiatives for the program (off-campus evaluations and contacts, phone calls, letter writing, e-mail communication, on-campus visits, evaluations, scholarship offers, etc.)
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty
Directs all coaching within the program (practice, competition, skill development, conditioning in conjunction with strength and conditioning staff, etc.)
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 40
Job Duty
Fundraises for the program through solicitation of support and participates in various fundraising events (outreach to alumni, clinics, athletic auction, golf tournament, U Club, etc.)
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Job Duty
Other duites as assigned by sport administrator or Director of Athletics.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes

 

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

 

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information

 

Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 11/15/2025
Job Open Date 10/06/2025
Job Close Date  
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
The application must be completed in full and include all current and previous work history, coaching and/or playing experience, as well as educational background.A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.

USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
  • Health and Life Insurance
  • Retirement Programs
  • Paid Tuition Program
  • Dependent Scholarships
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Annual Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Professional Development Opportunities
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