Head Women's Soccer Coach

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. A bachelor’s degree is required (graduate degree preferred) and a minimum of two years of experience coaching the sport (college coaching experience preferred), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Preferred experience: four years of successful collegiate coaching experience in the sport at the NCAA Division I or II level; Division I or II participation experience in the sport
3. An understanding of, and commitment to the fundamental role that intercollegiate athletics, when properly implemented, can play in the educational development of Drury student-athletes
4. Possession of a thorough knowledge of the sport, a sophisticated understanding of coaching strategies, and an ability to enhance athlete development
5. Leadership skills and the ability to manage team dynamics
6. Budget management experience
7. Ability to recruit qualified student-athletes to an academically competitive institution
8. Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA rules
9. Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
10. Ability to promote an atmosphere of compliance within the program and monitor the activities of all assistant coaches and other individuals directly and indirectly involved with the program
11. Ability to work successfully with other departments and constituency groups on campus and in the community
12. Ability to motivate and develop student-athletes academically and athletically
13. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
14. Commitment to working with multicultural populations and an awareness of issues affecting women, minorities and international student-athletes
15. Ability to work evening and weekend hours
16. Ability to travel for work-related activities (e.g., competitions and recruiting)
17. Attention to detail while maintaining an understanding of the big picture
18. Strong organizational skills resulting in the ability to prioritize workload and meet short-term deadlines on a regular basis
19. Strong written and verbal communications skills
20. Ability to supervise assigned staff
21. Ability to manage competition scheduling and budgets, fundraise and teaching life skills to student-athletes
22. Proficiency with appropriate computer applications and general office equipment and software
23. Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record