Job Summary

*All applicants must apply via the search firm.*

The Head Coach for Women’s Soccer will report directly to the Athletics Director or Designee. The Head Coach will be a positive, energetic leader with the ability to teach, motivate and recruit student-athletes. The Head Coach is responsible for coordinating all aspects of a NCAA Division I women’s soccer program, including but not limited to, managing day-today operations; recruiting academically and athletically qualified student-athletes; practice and game day preparation and coaching; budget management; hiring and supervising assistant coaches; assisting with fund raising and adherence to NCAA, Mountain West Conference and University rules; and developing positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, media, alumni and boosters while interacting successfully with department personnel and the University community.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and reinforce an environment of academic achievement, expectations, and success that supports and encourages academic progress and graduation. Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes.
• Manage designated resources within budgeted allocations, according to university and department procedures and in a responsible manner. Comply with all Mountain West Conference and department policies that relate to travel and budget.
• Prepare and implement practices and game day coaching strategies. Promote an environment that fosters individual and team development.
• Maintain an effective channel and level of communication and follow through, emphasizing relationships with sport administrators and support services.
• Operate the sport programs with integrity and within the scope and intent of NCAA, conference, department and university regulations.
• Evaluate and recruit academically and athletically qualified student-athletes who can be successful in an academic environment and will contribute athletically.
• Be a professional representative of SJSU and a role model for the student-athletes, the department, and the community.
• Foster a positive environment that encourages and supports sportsmanship.
• Hire, train, evaluate, supervise, and mentor assistant coaches and support staff.
• Foster positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, media, alumni, and boosters while interacting successfully with department personnel and the university community. Proactively engage in local and regional group meetings and organizations. Seek out public speaking engagements as often as possible to promote the program and university. Ensure all public statements are complimentary to the athletics program and the university.
• Solicit gifts and cultivate relationships with donors and prospects on a regular basis in accordance with the department’s fund-raising goals and strategic plan.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of collegiate, club and high school soccer programs
• Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills
• Strong commitment to the retention and academic achievement of student-athletes
• Demonstrated skill in training and instructing collegiate student-athletes
• Knowledge of current coaching methodology
• Advanced knowledge in managing intercollegiate sports teams that includes exercising independent discretion and judgement
• Ability to assist in the management of operational and grant-in-aid budgets
• Knowledge of and proficiency in University, NCAA and Mountain West Conference rules and regulations
• Willingness and ability to participate in fundraising, revenue development, and budget development
• Ability to organize and motivate student-athletes to maximum performance levels
• Ability to work, communicate and develop rapport with students, alumni, administration and community groups
• Ability to travel frequently throughout the year
• Possession of a California Driver’s License
• Ability to hire, evaluate, supervise and train employees

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or equivalent professional experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of soccer coaching experience or equivalent.

License

A valid driver's license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver's license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.

Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or equivalent professional experience
• A minimum of 5 years Division I soccer coaching experience; Head coaching experience or equivalent

Compensation

Classification: Administrator II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $13,372/month
CSU Salary Range: $5,053/month - $16,221/month

The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

For full consideration, please apply via the search firm, Renaissance Search & Consulting.

Contact Information

Adam Gordon
Renaissance Search & Consulting
adam@therscfirm.com
https://therscfirm.com/

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu.

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment, and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third-party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

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All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification: 

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.

Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).