The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is accepting applications for the position of Head Women’s Soccer Coach. This is a contract, full-time position with a target salary range of $175,000 - $300,000, including full health benefits and membership in the UC Retirement Plan. Responsibilities and duties are as follows: planning, development and administration of all phases of the women’s soccer program, including preparation and management of the budget, practice and game scheduling, travel arrangements and cost management, procurement of supplies/equipment, recruitment and selection of student-athletes and managers, interaction with support services and involvement in appropriate public relations/fundraising and promotional activities. Candidate must be committed to a philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities for the student-athlete, and have the ability to understand how to guide, teach, and communicate with collegiate student-athletes—must have comprehension of the demands placed on a Division I student-athlete—both in the classroom and in the competitive arena—and the willingness to help them succeed in both. Emphasis is placed on the commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of UCLA, its respective conference and the NCAA. Candidate must possess the ability to work compatibly and cooperatively with the staff and personnel in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and other University units. UCLA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Expressions of interest must be received by 8:59pm on December 9th, 2025. All applicants must submit their cover letter, resume and references via the following website link: https://jobs.ucla.edu/jobs/9204

*Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check performed by Universal Background Screening and UCLA Athletics.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

Required qualifications include: bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, Must possess and maintain current certifications in first aid, CPR, and AED use with proof of certifications provided within 30 days after employment; knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and a record of compliance in this area, fiscal management, effective communication skills with student-athletes, administrators, peers and the general public, 5-8 years demonstrated coaching experience at the Division I level and ability to select, recruit and train elite soccer athletes.  

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UCLA Athletics embraces the mantra of "Champions Made Here", not just on the competitive field but in the classroom and in the community. UCLA's broad-based nationally competitive intercollegiate athletics program for men and women was the first in the nation to win 100 NCAA Championships. UCLA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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