Head Soccer Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Women’s Head Soccer Coach

Salary Range: 6,000 to 6,000 (This is a seasonal part-time position)

Trinity Washington University seeks a dynamic part-time seasonal Head Coach for Women’s Soccer.

Founded in 1897 as one of the nation’s historic Catholic women’s colleges, Trinity today continues as both a Predominantly Black and Hispanic Serving institution. As a mission-driven university devoted to providing access and educational excellence to underserved populations of students, Trinity welcomes professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working with diverse cultural populations including black, Hispanic multi-cultural and non-traditional college and graduate students.

The Soccer Head Coach is responsible for the technical, tactical, and personal development of players, including designing practice plans, teaching game strategies, and recruiting new talent. The key responsibilities include fostering a positive team environment, ensuring player safety and eligibility, and managing team logistics.

The ideal candidate will have previous experiences coaching an NCAA Women’s Soccer Program. Trinity is an NCAA Division III member. This position will report to the Director of Athletics.

Responsibilities:

• Support the mission and vision of Trinity Washington University and the Athletics department. Ability to comply with all department rules, regulations and protocols.
• Teaching and enhancing player’s fundamental lacrosse skills.
• Creating game plans, playbooks, and strategies to maximize team strengths.
• Organizing and conducting effective practice sessions, drills and scrimmages.
• Leading the team during games, making in-game adjustments, and reviewing game footage.
• Provide guidance on personal development, academic progress, and overall well-being.
• Promoting a positive, inclusive, and respective team environment and encouraging good sportsmanship.
• Ensuring player safety, enforcing team rules, monitoring academic eligibility and managing injury protocols.
• Identifying, recruiting, and retained players for the team.
• Managing aspects like team travel, equipment and scheduling.
• Attend all department meetings and attend department events.
• Serve as team representative during home and away travel, ensure student-athletes represent Trinity in a positive and respectful manner.
• Organize and schedule practices and contests with Athletic Director.
• Conduct player evaluations at the beginning of the season, and coach players of all skill levels.
• Host team prospect camps and encourage prospective student-athletes to participate in the soccer program.
• Recruit and coach student athletes regularly and ensure that all student athletes take part in practice sessions regularly.
• Oversee activities of assistant coaches and evaluate performance.

Qualifications:

• Must have demonstrated success in coaching soccer at the collegiate or high school level, and/or as a soccer player at the college level.
• Bachelor’s degree and previous recruiting experience is preferred.
• Thorough understanding of game rules and coaching techniques.
• Leadership and communication skills.

Trinity offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to part-time employees to include, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Transit Expense Account, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Supplemental Personal Insurance (Aflac), 403(b) Retirement Plan, General Leave, Paid Holidays, Trinity Center Membership, On-Campus Parking, Shuttle Bus Service and Dining Services.

Trinity is dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.