Head Women's Soccer Coach

The Long Island University Athletics Department is accepting applications for a Head Women's Soccer Coach. The position is responsible for administering all aspects of the soccer program with a commitment to University, NEC and NCAA policies, procedures, and regulations.

Head Coach will identify and successfully recruit academically and athletically talented student-athletes; provide teaching, mentoring and coaching; develop well-rounded student-athletes ensuring academic progress and graduation; direct practice sessions, evaluations of opponents and competitive coaching situations; and maintain a competitive and successful women's soccer program. Must establish and maintain an environment conducive to the welfare, development and academic success of the student-athletes. Must effectively manage the program's budget and staff; coordinate support services and appropriate public relations and promotional activities necessary for program success; other administrative duties. Must establish and maintain effective interactions with the university community and administrators, alumni, donors, media and the public.

Requires an excellent work ethic along with exceptional motivational, coaching/teaching, leadership, communication and recruiting skills. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. Requires the ability to travel extensively including overnight stays for recruiting and competitions.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

• Five years of successful collegiate/professional/elite club soccer coaching or professional playing experience

• Proven experience working with and improving the performance of elite soccer student-athletes

• Demonstrated successful leadership experience

• Track record of strong commitment to a positive student-athlete experience and ensuring student-athlete welfare is paramount

• Valid Driver's License

Professional Competencies

• High-level written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills

• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated dedication to the full academic and social development of student-athletes

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and interpretations

• Experience as a Women's Soccer coach at the Division I collegiate level

• Ability to motivate and lead student-athletes toward competitive and academic success

• Experience recruiting Division I level student-athletes

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military statue, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.