Head Coach Men’s Soccer | Full-time Position

Position: Head Coach Men’s Soccer
Full-time Position



Summary: Reports to the Director of Athletics and Recreation. Responsible for providing coaching
expertise and leadership for the administration of the NCAA intercollegiate athletic program
(Varsity/ JV); administration and management of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial
intercollegiate experience for his/her student-athletes; and performing other related duties as
assigned.



Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

1. Conducts all aspects of the program within the rules, regulations, and procedures
encompassed in the NCAA, the athletic conference, College, and athletic department policies
and procedures manual, with an understanding that failure to do so may lead to sanctions up
to and including termination.

2. Ensures compliance with all NCAA, athletic conference, and Spring Hill College rules and
regulations.

3. Accurately completes all required NCAA compliance forms, reports and related processes on
time.

4. Promptly reports any suspected violation (including possible violations committed personally
or by any other member of the athletics department staff, SHC compliance related offices and
staff, student athletes, or boosters) of NCAA, athletic conference or SHC Athletics rules to
the Senior Compliance Administrator, Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) or Director of
Athletics.

5. Ensures all subordinates comply with all NCAA, athletic conference, and athletic department
rules, policies and procedures by providing regular training, mentoring and oversight.

6. Assures all team members accurately complete NCAA and Spring Hill College compliance
forms and attend all required educational sessions sponsored by the sport coach and the
athletic department.

7. Attends all department staff and NCAA compliance education meetings as required or as
requested.

8. Assures use of JumpForward by all team personnel for all recruiting and compliance related
tasks.

9. Implements and maintains standards of performance consistent with athletic department
academic and athletic expectations.

10. Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates assistant coaching staff and student workers for his/her
sport.

11. Works collaboratively with the office of admissions and the athletic recruiting liaison to
recruit quality student-athletes within college, conference and NCAA policies and
procedures.

12. Establishes an environment that encourages her/his student-athletes to strive for academic
excellence by regularly monitoring student-athletes’ class schedules, academic progress
toward degree, team study halls and missed class time per athletic department policies and
procedures.

13. Places a high priority on providing guidance, encouragement and moral support for team
members to promote student-athlete well-being.

14. Coordinates with athletic training staff for the proper prevention and care of athletic related
injuries.

15. Conducts effective practices and designs game plans and strategies designed to bring success.
16. Prepares and manages the program operating budget in conjunction with the athletic director.
17. Schedules athletic contests and scrimmages within NCAA and departmental guidelines.
18. Organizes and manages the purchase, maintenance, and inventory of team uniforms and

equipment.
19. Manages travel arrangements and home game logistics for the team.
20. Implements appropriate weight training, conditioning, and off season programs.
21. Maintains appropriate communications with student-athletes and parents.
22. Conducts community service and community engagement projects each semester.
23. Assists intercollegiate athletics with fundraising for the sports program.
24. Establishes effective public relations to promote the team on campus and in the community.
25. Participates in professional development opportunities at the local, conference and national

level.
26. Maintains membership in the NCAA national coaches association for the sport.
27. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Recreation.

Marginal Functions

1. Serves on assigned departmental or college committees.
2. Assists with game and event management as requested by the Director of Athletics.
3. Teaches activity classes as needed or assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Individuals must possess these required knowledge,
skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that s/he can perform the essential functions
of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and
abilities.

1. Ability to support and strengthen the Jesuit, Catholic mission of Spring Hill College.
2. Ability to act in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA.
3. Ability to maintain team discipline and instill proper ethical and moral character.
4. Ability to lead, motivate, and relate to college student-athletes at the NCAA Division II level.
5. Knowledge of basic principles of coaching, training, and team supervision.
6. Knowledge of all aspects of program management: budgeting, recruiting, scheduling, staff

supervision, travel planning, film exchange, etc.
7. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
8. Ability to present a mature, professional demeanor at all times while working under pressure

with accuracy and consistency in a multi-tasking, deadline oriented environment.
9. Ability to exercise good judgment and discretionary skills in determining when to act

independently and when to consult the Director of Athletics prior to taking action.

10. Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
11. Willingness to travel and work at various hours when required or requested.
12. Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a positive department environment.
13. Knowledge of office computer programs and software including, but not limited to,

Microsoft Office.

Qualification Standards:

Education: Minimum of Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of coaching experience. Head or assistant coaching experience

at the college level preferred. NCAA Division II experience preferred.

Licenses: Valid driver’s license with approval from College’s insurance provider.

Other: This position is also subject to a criminal history and DMV background check and

any applicable drug testing requirements.




THE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE, ADD, OR REASSIGN JOB DUTIES
OR COMBINE POSITIONS, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, AT ANY TIME. THIS JOB
DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OR CONTRACT. AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.



To apply for the Head Coach (Men’s Soccer) position, email a letter of application, resume, and three
current professional references to: Franney Schulz at fschulz@shc.edu The position is open until
filled.

Off-list references may be checked.