Details

Posted: 05-Dec-24

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Type: Full-time

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Categories:

Coaching Coaching - Soccer

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Preferred Education:

4 Year Degree VCU Athletics is seeking a professional, positive, and results-driven Head Women's Soccer Coach to lead the program to success and excellence.

Summary:

The Head Women's Soccer Coach oversees the coaching and training of student-athletes at the NCAA Division l level in the sport of Women's Soccer to prepare them for competition in local, regional, and national arenas.

Typical Duties

Coaching and training of student-athletes at the Division l level to prepare them for competition in local, regional, and national arenas; Successful recruitment of academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes; Evaluation of prospective student-athletes; Maintenance of accurate files of current and prospective student-athletes. Maintenance of required NCAA, A-10, State, and University paperwork; Scheduling all games for the Women's Soccer Team; Securing travel arrangements involved with recruitment, games, and tournaments; Monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes. Responsible for supervision of assistant coaches, including performance management in Talent@VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous head coaching experience in the sport of Women's Soccer at the NCAA Division l level; and An advanced degree or training and work experience at a level that equates to an advanced degree.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree; Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU: Three (3) to five (5) years of coaching experience; and Knowledge and experience with NCAA Division l rules and regulations.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications; In accordance with the university's "Vehicle Accident Prevention and Safety" policy and since a condition of employment is to drive University vehicles in order to transport student-athletes, the following is required: 1. Valid driver's license 2. Annual review of driving record 3. Successful completion of the National Safety Council online defensive driving course 4. Successful completion of the "Behind the Wheel" training administered by VCU Police 5. Successful completion of the department's online "Van Driving Safety" course

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