Head Women's Soccer Coach

About the role

Cornell College, a residential liberal arts college and member of the Midwest Conference of the NCAA Division III located in Mount Vernon, IA, is seeking applications for a head women's soccer coach.

Responsibilities

• Manage the women's soccer program operations, including: schedule and coach practices, and home and away competitions;
• Monitor annual operational and recruiting budgets;
• Ensure institutional, NCAA, and Midwest Conference obligations are met as head coach;
• Select, train, and supervise coaching staff;
• In close partnership with the Office of Admission, organize and implement a successful recruiting plan to yield an appropriate number of quality student-athletes for the women's soccer program, including oversight of the communication flow;
• Manage the physical conditioning and development of injury prevention techniques for student-athletes;
• Complete necessary post-season administrative duties;
• Provide general counsel, guidance, and inspiration to student-athletes regarding their overall success at Cornell College;
• Assist, as needed, in developing positive alumni relations and working closely with development with fundraising efforts to support a competitive Division III athletics program;
• Demonstrate community involvement with active leadership as a positive role model, including participation in team-based community service projects and encouragement of student-athlete participation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.
• An extensive and accomplished coaching background in soccer is required, preferably at the collegiate level, along with a proven ability to recruit quality student-athletes.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.
• An extensive and accomplished coaching background in soccer is required, preferably at the collegiate level, along with a proven ability to recruit quality student-athletes.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Benefits

We also offer life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance. And, all full-time staff begin with a 4-week vacation accrual along with 14.5 paid holidays per year.

Pay

The position is a full-time, 12-month position.

Schedule

Frequent weekend and evening hours are required. Travel is required. Indoor work environment may not be air-conditioned during hot weather. Must have the physical ability to walk, lift up to 50 pounds, run, bend, twist, climb, see, hear, and communicate in English.

Working Location & Conditions

The position works on campus in-person and travels.

Additional Information

Cornell College offers a fantastic benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke Free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires satisfactory completion of a background check.