Head Coach

Posting Details

Employment Opportunity

Job Title
Head Coach: Women's Soccer

Department
Athletics Office

Position Summary

Gettysburg College, in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is seeking an experienced professional for a full-time position as Head Women's Soccer Coach. The College seeks candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues and community members. Gettysburg is an undergraduate liberal arts and sciences college, which enrolls approximately 2,600 primarily residential students. The College is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual who has a strong administrative, collaborative and student-focused background to serve in this position.

The primary responsibility of the Head Women's Soccer Coach is to provide exceptional leadership, organization, administration and supervision of all aspects of a Division III women's soccer program. The head coach will:

• recruit and retain highly qualified student-athletes with a commitment to academic success;

• implement a comprehensive strategy for leading the program, including but not limited to scheduling and organizing practices and competitions, including team travel to ensure proper preparation for student-athletes;

• manage operational, fiscal and administrative responsibilities of the women's soccer program;

• demonstrate a high level of involvement in the personal, academic development and health and welfare of student-athletes;

• support the offices of Donor Relations, Alumni Relations and Parent Relations with fundraising efforts and alumni activities;

• work cooperatively with department offices, including athletic communications, athletic training and equipment room staffs in regard to public relations efforts, practice coordination, health and safety of student-athletes and team uniform/equipment needs; additional collaboration with summer conferences;

• hiring and supervising assistant coach(es);

• additional administrative responsibilities may be assigned by the Executive Director Athletics and Campus Recreation.

Qualifications

Qualifications: The successful candidate will:

• have earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree is preferred;

• have a recommended five to seven years of successful collegiate coaching experience, preferably as a head coach;

• have the ability to work effectively in the environment of an academically demanding liberal arts institution and abide by all NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference and institutional policies;

• be proficient with technology applications applicable to the position;

• maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record in accordance with all institutional policies;

The Head Women's Soccer Coach is a 12-month, full-time, administrative appointment reporting to the Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation. Salary is commensurate with experience and complemented by an excellent benefits package.

Special Instructions Summary

The position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin on December 18, 2024.

Posting Number
A

EEO Statement

Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.