Women’s Soccer Head Coach

Posted: 3/29/21

Employee Type: Professional Staff

Status: Full time – Exempt

Emergency Designation: Non-Essential

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Director of Athletics

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains seasonal coaches.
• Oversees the daily workflow of soccer administration.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Job Summary:

This position exists for the purpose of providing leadership and oversight to the women’s soccer program at Lancaster Bible College and assistance to the Athletics program.

Personal Qualities:

• The desire to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally.
• The ability to create and maintain a Christian professional atmosphere in all internal and external relationships.
• A spirit of cooperation and willingness to serve others.
• The desire and ability to disciple and mentor students.
• A professional appearance.

Education and Experience: 

• Master’s degree preferred in a health or sport related field.
• Previous collegiate participation and/or coaching experience.
• A demonstrated faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
• A demonstrated ability to develop the academic, spiritual, physical, and social needs of college students.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate the uniqueness of Lancaster Bible College to prospective students and parents
• First Aid and CPR certified
• Licenses: Current and valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to work independently and have the ability to work evenings and weekends to accomplish the tasks necessary for success in this field.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of collegiate soccer rules and NCAA regulations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Coaching Responsibilities –

• Prepare soccer team for full intercollegiate season that is compliant to the NCAA, NCCAA and NEAC guidelines.
• Recruit locally, regionally, and nationally student-athletes that are a mission fit to Lancaster Bible College and coordinate all aspects of recruitment.
• Fulfill the expectation of 24 mission fit players on the roster with 8 new recruits.
• Oversee the development of a culture that fits the philosophy of athletics and is a beacon to the LBC family and community.
• Demonstrate Christian values in attitudes, words, and actions at contests, practices, trips, meals, etc.
• Ensure devotional times are conducted by players/coaches and goals of the athletic department are achieved each season.
• Embrace the 3-tiered approach to the Student-athlete experience
• 1. Help student-athletes grow in their capacity as a student and as an athlete
• 2. Help student-athletes develop their character, according to a Biblical worldview.
• 3. Help student-athletes realize their capabilities and character are not merely for their benefit, but also to impact others.
• Organize and conduct traditional and non-traditional season practices.
• Select, supervise and evaluate assistant coaching staff.
• Verify roster accuracy for eligibility sheets; coordinate with compliance director.
• Oversee student-athletes academic progress and be available for consultation/support for student-athletes.
• Work closely with Sports Information Director to develop a media plan and be available for interviews and speaking engagements both internally and externally.
• Plan, organize a minimum of one camp that gets young girls playing soccer and exposed to Charger soccer.
• Represent soccer program at required conference and national meetings.

Athletic Responsibilities –

• Secondary duty will be in an area that fits the coach’s strength.
• Attend weekly departmental meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.