Overview
Head Women’s Soccer Coach Jobs in Madison, USA at Edgewood College
The Head Women’s Soccer Coach is responsible for leading all aspects of the NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer program, including the recruitment and retention of qualified student‑athletes, coaching, student‑athlete development, budget management, alumni and community engagement, and compliance with NCAA, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC), and institutional policies. The Head Coach is expected to foster a positive, inclusive, and competitive team culture that supports the mission of Edgewood University Athletics while emphasizing academic achievement, personal growth, leadership, and competitive excellence.
Athletics plays an important role in the life of the University, including enhancing the learning experience for student‑athletes, creating opportunities to unite the campus community, publicly demonstrating the University’s values and mission, and contributing to the achievement of institutional goals. The position is responsible for short‑ and long‑term program planning that supports the University’s Mission and Vision and strictly adheres to NCAA, NACC, and institutional rules and regulations.
Responsibilities:Program Leadership and Student‑Athlete Development
- Lead all aspects of the Women’s Soccer program in a manner consistent with the mission and values of Edgewood University and Edgewood University Athletics.
- Develop a team culture centered on accountability, respect, teamwork, communication, and competitive excellence.
- Plan, organize, and conduct productive practice sessions, team meetings, conditioning sessions, and competitions.
- Teach technical, tactical, physical, and mental aspects of soccer that foster individual and team growth.
- Prepare student‑athletes for high levels of NCAA Division III and NACC competition.
- Support the academic, personal, leadership, and career development of each student‑athlete.
- Model and foster appropriate sportsmanship, competitiveness, humility, and professionalism.
- Work collaboratively with Athletic Training, Athletic Performance, Academic Success, Student Affairs, and other campus partners to support student‑athlete well‑being and success.
- Develop annual competitive goals and evaluate program progress and success.
Recruiting and Enrollment Management
- Develop and execute a comprehensive recruiting strategy to identify, attract, and enroll academically and athletically qualified student‑athletes.
- Build and maintain relationships with prospective student‑athletes, parents and guardians, high school coaches, club coaches, alumni, and other recruiting influencers.
- Partner closely with the Admissions Office throughout the recruiting process.
- Utilize departmental recruiting software, CRM systems, and appropriate communication tools to manage recruiting activity.
- Maintain roster numbers consistent with departmental expectations, program needs, and institutional enrollment goals.
- Recruit and retain student‑athletes who contribute positively to the program, department, and University community.
- Foster retention through an exceptional student‑athlete experience.
Program Administration
- Manage the program operating budget, booster budget, and related financial activity in accordance with departmental and institutional policies.
- Coordinate scheduling, team travel, equipment, apparel, facility needs, and game‑day operations in collaboration with Athletics staff.
- Supervise assistant coaches, graduate assistants, student managers, student assistants, and other team personnel.
- Complete required administrative responsibilities accurately and in a timely manner.
- Assist with fundraising, alumni engagement, and program support initiatives in collaboration with Athletics and Advancement.
Compliance Oversight
- Maintain a current working knowledge of NCAA Division III, NACC, and institutional rules and regulations.
- Ensure the Women’s Soccer program operates in full compliance with all applicable rules, policies, and procedures.
- Educate assistant coaches, student‑athletes, boosters, alumni, and parents or guardians regarding applicable NCAA, NACC, and institutional expectations.
- Complete required compliance documentation and reporting in a timely and accurate manner.
- Promote a culture of…
Title: Head Women’s Soccer Coach
Company: Edgewood College
Location: Madison, USA
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