Head Soccer Coach - Women - Spurgeon College

Report to: Athletic Director

Department: Women’s Soccer - Spurgeon College – Academics

FLSA Status: Salary / Exempt

JOB PURPOSE

To facilitate all the functions necessary to recruit and train a competitive team. Play a significant role in fostering cooperation, positive teamwork, outstanding sportsmanship, and fan involvement at games and special events, and, most importantly, develop our youth as future leaders in God’s church and for the Kingdom.

This position requires thoughtful and respectful interaction with student-athletes, fellow coaches, staff, parents, and the community and exists to advance the kingdom by cultivating a community of Christ centered student-athletes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Recruit top level Christian student-athletes
• Organize and instruct the team during practices and games
• Manage the women’s soccer budget
• Recruit 10-15 student athletes per year
• Cultivate a Christ-centered community
• Assist the athletic department with administrative tasks
• Adhere to the NCCAA guidelines for women’s soccer

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Include, but not limited to:

• Christian with high integrity, actively pursuing a relationship with God
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• High level coaching experience (High School, U-16 club teams, College)
• Ability to use programs within Microsoft Office 365
• Familiar with recruiting websites and other recruiting sources
• Must be physically able to perform tasks necessary for coaching college athletes
• Able to multi-task, analyze workload, and prioritize as necessary for the benefit of the department
• Must possess a strong attention to detail
• Able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.
• Able to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as a part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must possess a positive attitude
• Must be able to show a desire and willingness to learn
• Must be able to pass background screening, including driving record
• Eligible to work in the United States

BENEFIT PACKAGE

Full-Time employees are offered a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Telehealth
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Employer Paid Life & AD/D for the employee as well as dependents
• Voluntary Life & AD/D
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement
• Paid Sick Leave and PTO
• MBTS / Spurgeon College Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Access to on campus cafeteria and coffee shop
• Access to on campus gymnasium, exercise facilities, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm
• Travel required for games and recruiting
• Frequent evenings and weekends due to the nature of the position
• Work is performed both in an office and outside on the soccer fields

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently required to sit or stand for periods of time at a desk or computer station
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Frequently required to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to demonstrate, within reason, team practice drills
• Able lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

DIRECT REPORTS

Women’s Soccer Grad Assistant – Federal Work Study

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of job requirements; this description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the position.

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others or causes undue hardship to the institution. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.