POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Director of Athletics, the Head Women’s Soccer Coach is responsible for supervising, planning, and coordinating the activities of the University women’s soccer program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identifying and recruiting athletically and academically qualified prospective student-athletes to achieve roster goals and competitive success.
Organizes, schedules and leads training sessions, game preparation and strategy, and off-season training regime.
Hiring, supervising and evaluating assistant coach and program volunteers.
Oversees administrative duties including scheduling, team travel, budgets, student-athlete eligibility and academic process.
Supports academic goals and maintains a high academic standard.
Attends all mandatory coaches/staff meetings.
Works with the Assistant Athletic Director for Budget to create and adhere to the women’s soccer program budget.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics in conjunction with the women’s soccer program.
Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required.
Completes other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree an accredited institution or an additional four years of coaching experience
4-6 years of demonstrated coaching experience at the collegiate or club level or any equivalent combination of experience and training
Knowledge of and the ability to ensure compliance with NCAA Division I and conference rules and regulations and to operate within these guidelines
Strong leadership, supervisory, and communication skills
Availability to work nights and weekends as well as travel for away games
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community
Ability to initiate and follow through with work responsibilities
Preferred qualifications:
2+ years as a head coach at the collegiate or club levels
Competitive success within an NCAA program
Experience working with and improving the performance of student-athletes
Leadership experience
Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.
About Duquesne University
Duquesne University, a private, Catholic institution, prides itself on being mission-centered and mission-driven. Our employees contribute to our culture of academic excellence and our mission of serving God by serving students. In turn, they enjoy a supportive working environment that values individual talents, encourages teamwork and rewards accomplishments. A nationally ranked top-tier university, Duquesne has established a legacy of excellence in liberal and professional education. Our 14:1 student-faculty ratio allows our students to work closely with expert faculty. Duquesne has also won accolades and recognition among the nation’s top 20 small research schools for our research initiatives and faculty productivity. Situated on a 50-acre campus within the city, Duquesne provides a small-town feel in an urban setting. The Pittsburgh region offers a variety of cultural, education and professional opportunities, as well as a safe and affordable lifestyle. We strive to attract, recruit and retain a dynamic, diverse workforce. Our employees benefit from an array of campus resources that provide convenience and cost savings, including a variety of dining options, a full-ser ... vice Starbucks, a retail bank and credit union, a fitness center and year-round wellness programs and onsite parking. Employees also may take advantage of the many educational, cultural and sporting events sponsored by the university.
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