Head Men’s Soccer Coach

Job Title

Head Men’s Soccer Coach

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

University Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Head Men’s Soccer Coach is responsible for the leadership, management, and administration of a competitive NCAA Division II men’s soccer program. This position is responsible for all aspects of the program including recruiting, player development, academic success, scheduling, practice planning, budget management, fundraising, community engagement, and compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies.

The Head Coach will promote a culture of integrity, discipline, sportsmanship, and student-athlete success while supporting the mission and values of the university and athletic department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the men’s soccer program.
• Develop and implement a competitive recruiting and retention strategy.
• Plan and conduct practices, conditioning sessions, and competition preparation.
• Develop student-athletes athletically, academically, and personally.
• Establish and maintain team standards for conduct, accountability, and culture.
• Supervise assistant coaches, graduate assistants, and support staff.
• Identify, recruit, and retain qualified student-athletes in accordance with NCAA and conference rules.
• Build relationships with high school, club, and junior college coaches.
• Coordinate official and unofficial campus visits.
• Utilize recruiting software and databases effectively.
• Ensure compliance with all NCAA, conference, and university regulations.
• Complete required compliance documentation and reporting in a timely manner.
• Monitor academic progress and eligibility of student-athletes.
• Assist with game operations, scheduling, travel coordination, and roster management.
• Manage program budget responsibly and within institutional guidelines.
• Foster academic achievement and graduation success.
• Promote leadership, sportsmanship, and community involvement.
• Support the overall health, wellness, and safety of student-athletes.
• Participate in fundraising initiatives and alumni engagement activities.
• Assist with camps, clinics, and outreach programs.
• Assist in transportation of athletes to/from athletic events, which may include driving a full-size passenger van or other large capacity vehicle.
• Represent the university and athletic department professionally within the community and at conference/NCAA events.
• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous collegiate coaching and/or playing experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to recruit and retain quality student-athletes.
• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours, including holidays and weekends.
• Must have a State of Texas or Arkansas class "C" vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Acceptable driving record and periodic completion of van safety course
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Physical Requirements:
  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Working in all weather conditions, exposure to high noise levels, standing throughout the day, the ability to use a loud voice at practices and events and physical involvement in all practices and workouts with players.
    • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position may be required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, in accordance with System policy and is further required to complete FERPA and HIPAA training as a condition of employment, within a reasonable timeframe after employment and on an as-needed basis thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Experience coaching at the NCAA Division II level.
• Experience within the National Collegiate Athletic Association structure.
• Proven success in recruiting, player development, and program building.
• Experience managing budgets and supervising staff.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position generally supervises employees

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

To apply: Upload your cover letter, CV/resume, unofficial transcripts, and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact [email protected].

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply):

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, A&M-Texarkana is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance:

• Medical$0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value)Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

Tuition Benefits:

•     Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

•     75% waiver of tuition and fees for full-time employees, their spouses and children

Time Off:

•     8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month

•     8 hours of sick leave paid time off every month

•     8 hours of paid time off for birthday leave

•     12-15 paid holidays each year

Retirement:

•     Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

•     Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

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On Campus Wellness Opportunities

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.