Head Women's Soccer Coach

Harris-Stowe State University is a historically Black institution (HBCU) located in the heart of vibrant mid-town St. Louis, Missouri. Harris-Stowe’s beautiful campus is minutes from the renown Gateway Arch, St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Art and History Museums, Forest Park and other cultural and educational institutions. Harris-Stowe’s diverse faculty and staff provide a wide range of academic programs to one of the most culturally diverse student bodies in the St. Louis region.

Job Summary

Harris-Stowe State University has an opening as the Head Women’s Soccer Coach. The position is responsible for planning and directing the recruitment, conditioning, training, and performance of student athletes, along with fiscal program management, for the Harris-Stowe State University Women’s Soccer Program. This position reports to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. This is a professional head coaching position and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of the NAIA, the America Midwest Conference and Harris-Stowe State University. Employees in this job class may be subject to the terms and conditions of an employment contract, which is typically subject to review and renewal on an annual basis.

Essential Functions

• High ethical standards and exhibit a strict adherence to NAIA, the University, department rules and regulations with a commitment to student achievement in academics.
• Extensive knowledge of NAIA eligibility and compliance standards
• Extensive experience with recruiting regionally and internationally ensuring timely submission of admissions records
• Manage all operational, fiscal, and administrative activities for the specific sports program.
• Direct the overall planning and execution of the intercollegiate men’s soccer program.
• Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student-athletes to support the image and reputation of the athletics program.
• Plan coaching and practice sessions in accordance with NAIA and America Midwest Conference regulations.
• Coach team members individually and in groups, and demonstrate game techniques.
• Develop and implement game strategy and position assignments.
• Oversee the strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes.
• Promote the athletic program and specific sport through community events, public speaking, fundraising, and marketing.
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience

This position requires a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of coaching experience at the collegiate level and/or 4 years as head coach at the high school level; Must possess extensive recruiting, coaching techniques and skills, camp coordination and facilitation, community service, teambuilding, and fundraising experience. Field maintenance, NAIA eligibility and compliance experience are preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly.
• Must have the physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.
  
  

"Please No Phone Calls"

Due to the large number of applications submitted and the high volume of applicant inquiries we receive regarding the status of applications, we are unable to accept phone calls or walk-in inquiries regarding applicant status. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

EOE Statement

Harris-Stowe State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and assigned for this position. This is not an exhaustive list, nor is it limited to all duties and responsibilities associated with the position. HSSU management reserves the right to amend and change the responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.