Fairmont State University invites applications for the position of Head Women’s Soccer Coach. This is a full-time 11-month position responsible for leading, developing, and managing all aspects of the University’s NCAA Division II women’s soccer program in accordance with institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations.
A direct report to the Fairmont State University Athletic Director, oversees all aspects of the Fairmont State Women’s Soccer program (NCAA II) in accordance with NCAA, Mountain East Conference (MEC) and applicable University policies. Demonstrates commitment to the missions/visions of both FSU and the Athletic Department; fosters the academic development of student athletes; and ensures that the student athletes, coaching staff and programs present a positive image of Fairmont State in all aspects. Developing/maintaining ongoing fundraising/gift programs is a major duty/responsibility.
Duties and Responsibilities: Recruits/trains/coaches the student athletes of the women’s soccer program.
Maintains thorough/continuing familiarity/compliance with the constitution/bylaws/interpretations of NCAA II, MEC and FSU policies, regulations and rules pertaining to the conduct/administration of the women’s soccer program.
Oversees the process/conduct of/actively participates in recruiting student athletes, including developing a positive working relationship with University faculty/staff to assist in the recruiting process.
Schedules games in coordination with and the approval of the Athletic Director.
Oversees the management/maintenance of all equipment and facilities associated with the women’s soccer program.
Ensures the program’s compliance with all established State and institutional operational procurement procedures.
Assists and gives input into the development of the women’s soccer budget; ensures adherence to and monitoring of said budget.
Works with appropriate departmental/institutional staff to ensure met deadlines for team travel and appropriate and safe travel arrangements.
Supervises/manages personnel assigned to the women’s soccer program, including recruitment and selection; assigning/mentoring/monitoring work assignments; appropriate and prompt staff discipline and corrective measures; resolving personnel issues promptly and positively; and all aspects of performance management.
Expands and enhances the camps programs, including summer camps, clinics or special-target-population camps.
In collaboration with Athletic Director, develops, implements and maintains a general fundraising program as well as to generate additional funds for program support, ensuring that the plan/programs/events complement and do not compete with already established programs and events in the Athletics Department and at the University.
Develops and cultivates sponsorship relationships.
Monitors the academic progress of all student athletes in the women’s soccer program.
Assists in the organization, oversight and implementation of all women’s soccer off-season, pre-season and in-season strength training, conditioning and agility programs, in coordination with the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach.
Communicates orally/in writing with media and outside agencies per established guidelines and in coordination with the Fairmont State University Director of Athletic Communications.
Conducts coaches’ preparation/planning meetings and trains/mentors assigned coaching staff in proper and effective coaching techniques; attends all other meetings as appropriate/as assigned.
Establishes/ensures communication of and compliance with rules regarding student-athlete conduct, appearance and behavior.
Supports other sports programs/clubs, intramural programs and other functions of the University and Athletic Department, in particular regarding the scheduling of facilities and use of available resources.
Works collaboratively with all support offices across the institution who support the wrestling program.
Performs related duties as needed, as appropriate and as assigned.
Minimum 3 years of coaching experience as an assistant coach or higher at the collegiate level. Preference given to head coaching experience:
Proven mentoring skills
Knowledge of NCAA and MEC rules.
Proven organizational skills with ability to meet tight deadlines
Proven leadership skills
Solid and effective communication skills
Experience with developing sponsorships and generating funds
About Fairmont State UniversityFairmont State University, with a 120-acre main campus in Fairmont, is part of the state’s growing high technology corridor. With a long history of academic excellence, FSU is a place where teaching and learning matter and students are our first priority. Over the past decade, the main campus has been expanded with new construction including an Engineering Technology Building, student center, residence hall, parking garage, improved library facility and significant ADA accessibility improvements. With an enrollment of 4,600, FSU offers six associate degrees, more than 80 baccalaureate degrees and graduate programs in business, criminal justice and education. Unique programs include National Security and Intelligence and Aviation Technology and a minor in Folklore Studies. With approximately 200 full-time faculty, the student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1. The institution is accredited by the North Central Association and The Higher Learning Commission. The mission of Fairmont State University is to provide opportunities for individuals to achieve their professional and personal goals and discover roles for responsible citizenship that promote the common go...od. In its overarching desire to help transform lives, Fairmont State University values scholarship, opportunity, achievement and responsibility. Fairmont State Athletics competes as a member of NCAA Division II in the Mountain East Conference (MEC). Fairmont State University is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action institution.
