Head Women's Soccer Coach

EXPIRED

About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University – a four-year institution – cultivates excellence in learning and teaching that encourages intellectual, personal, and social growth for students, faculty, staff, and the community. Georgia Southwestern State University is a comprehensive state university within the University System of Georgia that offers a full range of bachelor degree programs, along with selected master’s and specialist degree programs.

Georgia Southwestern is committed to serving the needs of its developing region with educational programs for high school, for professional and technical graduates; post-graduate professional training; research and business services; and cultural enrichment. Through its national and international affiliations, the University links Southwest Georgia with the global economy and actively fosters a greater understanding of international business and culture.

Job Summary

About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University – a four-year institution – cultivates excellence in learning and teaching that encourages intellectual, personal, and social growth for students, faculty, staff, and the community. Georgia Southwestern State University is a comprehensive state university within the University System of Georgia that offers a full range of bachelor degree programs, along with selected master’s and specialist degree programs.

Georgia Southwestern is committed to serving the needs of its developing region with educational programs for high school, for professional and technical graduates; post-graduate professional training; research and business services; and cultural enrichment. Through its national and international affiliations, the University links Southwest Georgia with the global economy and actively fosters a greater understanding of international business and culture.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for directing and coaching the university's women's soccer program.

Responsibilities

Manages women's soccer program budgets - 10%
Manages scholarship, travel, operating, and equipment budgets.
Coordinates fundraising events and programs

Plans and manages practices and game day activities - 30%
Instructs, coaches, and motivates players.
Coordinates the work of other coaches

Recruits student athletes. - 10%
Attends high school games.
Evaluates players.
Communicates with coaches and players.

Advises and monitors the academic progress of student athletes - 10%
Ensures player eligibility.
Provides advice and support to struggling students.
Monitors student athletes' community service.
Ensures compliance with eligibility requirements.

Maintains field, equipment and supplies - 10%
Purchases program equipment.
Submits requisitions for equipment purchases.
Performs field and equipment maintenance

Coordinates team travel. - 5%
Reserves transportation for away games.
Prepares expense reports and travel authorizations.
Coordinates meals and hotels.

Instructs courses in the College of Education. - 15%
Instructs courses in the College of Education.

Performs a variety of related duties - 10%
Performs a variety of related duties

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field required.

Other Required Qualifications
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Required Experience
More than two years of related experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing intercollegiate sports.
Knowledge of college-level athletic program management principles.
Knowledge of soccer rules and procedures.
Knowledge of budget management principles.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

SKILLS
Skill in the coaching and training of student athletes.
Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
Skill in oral and written communication

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu.

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.