Texas Wesleyan University
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Description
The Head Women’s Soccer Coach works as a member of the Athletic Department. Responsibilities include planning and directing the recruitment, conditioning, training, and performance of student-athletes, along with fiscal management, for a NAIA soccer program. Previous collegiate head coaching experience preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Direct instruction of student-athletes relative to the skills and strategies necessary to compete in soccer at the collegiate level.
- Develop coaching techniques, players and overall strategies; evaluate individual performances and provide leadership and instruction in areas deemed necessary for success.
- Plan and coordinate team travel arrangements to include means used, equipment to be taken, logistics, etc.
- Conduct comprehensive recruiting activities, coordinate with Admissions Office to establish academic eligibility and possible financial aid packages.
- Participate in fundraising, public relations activities, e.g., public appearances, attendance at conferences, etc.
- Ensure compliance with NAIA rules and regulations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Coaching strategies specific to soccer.
- Knowledge of NCAA and NAIA rules for soccer.
- Familiarity with NAIA rules and procedures.
- Instructing student-athletes relative to specific skill necessary to compete in collegiate soccer.
- Ability and authority to drive a 15-passenger van, i.e. a safe driving record.
- Ability to write neatly and accurately.
- Ability to demonstrate appropriate technical skills during practice.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.