Head Coach-Women's Soccer

About Us

Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development. 

The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses.

Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clayton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

Job Summary

Clayton State University is looking for an experienced individual to lead our Women's Soccer program as the Head Coach. This position will be responsible for all aspects of the program, including coaching, recruiting, budget management, scheduling, conditioning, and administration. The candidate must foster a positive and highly competitive environment. Additionally, this role may involve teaching a freshman-level introductory course. The Head Coach collaborates with the athletic department to ensure facilities and equipment meet the program's needs, secures funds for operations and scholarships, and ensures compliance with policies and regulations set by the Athletics Department, Clayton State University, the University System of Georgia, Peach Belt Conference, and NCAA.

Responsibilities

About Us

Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development. 

The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses.

Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clayton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

Job Summary

Clayton State University is looking for an experienced individual to lead our Women's Soccer program as the Head Coach. This position will be responsible for all aspects of the program, including coaching, recruiting, budget management, scheduling, conditioning, and administration. The candidate must foster a positive and highly competitive environment. Additionally, this role may involve teaching a freshman-level introductory course. The Head Coach collaborates with the athletic department to ensure facilities and equipment meet the program's needs, secures funds for operations and scholarships, and ensures compliance with policies and regulations set by the Athletics Department, Clayton State University, the University System of Georgia, Peach Belt Conference, and NCAA.

Responsibilities

¿    Lead, organize, and supervise all aspects of the Women¿s Soccer program to develop a highly competitive and successful program.
¿    Develop and implement a comprehensive training program to enhance the skills and performance of student-athletes.
¿    Recruit and retain talented student-athletes of good character who are committed to academic and athletic excellence.
¿    Offer leadership to student-athletes to support their progress in player development, academic growth, leadership skills, team building, community engagement, representation of the institution, and competitive performance.
¿    Work collaboratively with the NCAA Compliance office, Admissions, Financial Aid, Center for Academic Success, and other departments to help with the admission, registration, and other administrative processes. 
¿    Scout, plan and execute practice sessions, game strategies, and conditioning programs.
¿    Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes and ensure compliance with NCAA, Peach Belt Conference, and CSU regulations.
¿    Foster a positive team culture that promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth.
¿    Manage the program's budget ethically and creatively, including travel, equipment, and other expenses, aligning with institutional policies.
¿    Engage with the community and alumni to promote the Women's Soccer program and support fundraising efforts.
¿    Conduct sports camps and clinics to engage youth within the Atlanta Metro area, to fund raise and promote the Clayton State University brand. 
¿    Collaborate with athletic department staff and other university departments to ensure the success of the program.
¿    Take part in program and departmental social media outreach, public relations, and promotional activities.
¿    Assist the Athletics Department in field maintenance, such as lining the field, and coordinating facility needs.
¿    Attend mandatory Clayton State University, Peach Belt Conference, and NCAA meeting to keep informed of rule changes, techniques, and technology pertaining to Women¿s Soccer.
¿    Supervise and develop an Assistant Coach for Women¿s Soccer.
¿    Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

¿    Bachelor's degree required.
¿    Proven experience coaching soccer at the collegiate level, with an understanding of NCAA Division II regulations.
¿    Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, or the ability to obtain such certifications within six months of the hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

¿    Master¿s Degree 
¿    US Soccer Federation B license or higher (or comparative license from an international Soccer governing body).
¿    Possess two years of collegiate-level coaching experience with proven success, specifically in college-level soccer.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

¿    Demonstrated success in recruiting and developing student-athletes.
¿    Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
¿    Commitment to the academic and athletic success of student-athletes.
¿    Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Contact Information

Please send resume, letter of interest, and three professional references combined into one PDF file to opportunity@mammothconsulted.com. Questions, inquiries, and nominations can be forwarded to Dr. Kurt Patberg, Vice President of Mammoth Sports Consulting at kurt.patberg@ mammothconsulted.com

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

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Institutional Values

Clayton State University will have a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Our statement of core values is adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people-centered. Each Clayton State University community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.  More details on Clayton State's Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct can be found online at https://www.clayton.edu/strategic-plan/mission-vision-values   and https://www.clayton.edu/human-resources/current-employees/resources-policies

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Candidate must disclose potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest in compliance.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Clayton State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at: (678) 466-5445.

Clery Disclosure

 This position may be considered a Campus Security Authority, CSA. A Campus Security Authority is a Clery-specific term that encompasses certain departments, groups, and individual employees who have a duty to report crimes they become aware of, as defined by the Clery Act.

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