Head Coach – Women’s Soccer Contract

Point Park University is a private, dynamic university located in downtown Pittsburgh, PA and a NCAA Division II provisional member institution competing in the Mountain East Conference invites applications for the position of Head Women’s Soccer Coach.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to be responsible for the organization and administration of the Women’s Soccer program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: recruiting, retention, scheduling, organizing, competition and practice planning and execution, and student-athlete evaluation.

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred, previous coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level preferred. Successful recruiting of academically competitive student-athletes within the framework of the NCAA philosophy is desired. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Athletics

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The head coach is responsible for directing and administrating all aspects of the women’s soccer program including coaching, recruitment, and monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in Coaching, Sport/Athletic Management, Education, or other closely related field desired.
• 1 to 3 years experience in coaching and/or athletic administration desired.
• Budgeting, planning and computer skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of Women’s Soccer through excellence in coaching.
2. In consultation with the Vice President for Athletics:
   • Select, supervise and evaluate assistant coaches and graduate assistants.
   • Manage sport expenses and budget.
   • Market and promote sport program.
   • Participate in all athletic department major fundraising efforts.
   • Develop a sport schedule.
3. Assist with the development and implementation of Game Environment and Community Engagement initiatives within the athletics department.
4. Responsible for adhering to and documenting compliance with the policies and regulations of the University, Department of Athletics, Mountain East Conference and the NCAA; responsible for the orientation of student-athletes to these guidelines.
5. Oversee the conduct and discipline of student-athletes.
6. Plan and implement all practices and games.
7. Meet team specific annual recruitment goal of student-athletes.
8. Supervise pre-season and post-season conditioning.
9. Maintain professional conduct at all times.
10. Situation appropriate professional attire required at all times.
11. Abide by all compliance and regulatory expectations of the department, including but not limited to:
    1. Point Park Athletic compliance.
    2. NCAA Division II & Mountain East Conference bylaws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
    3. Title IX Regulations.
12. Other duties as assigned.

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITES:

Responsible for knowledge and implementation of NCAA rules and regulations in the areas of amateurism, eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, playing and practice seasons, and awards and benefits. Coaches are expected to fully cooperate and participate in compliance related policies and procedures, within the institution and NCAA guidelines. The Head Coach’s responsibilities include:

• Attend and participate in all staff and rules education meetings.
• Review NCAA rules with student-athletes when necessary and reinforce the importance of compliance.
• Facilitate the provision of all information necessary to determine prospective student-athlete eligibility.
• Monitor the permissible number of contacts and evaluations utilized.
• Provide complete and accurate expense reports.
• Provide complete and accurate required information for all official visits.
• Declare playing and practice seasons and submit to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance for review and approval.
• Ensure team’s compliance with NCAA rules related to playing and practice seasons including weekly athletically-related activity (CARA) logs.
• In coordination with the Vice President for Athletics, monitor the scheduling process, verifying that the schedule meets NCAA and conference scheduling requirements and missed class time policies.
• Educate student-athletes regarding NCAA regulations governing employment.
• Annually complete and pass the NCAA Coaches Learning Modules.
• Follow the established process for renewal and non-renewal of athletically-related Financial Aid.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA Bylaws regarding uniform logos, complimentary tickets and summer camps.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Physically active sporting environment, with frequent high intensity activity with coaching.
• Office work and a significant amount of event planning and coordination.
• Moderate activity that may include ability lifting and pushing.
• Frequent evening and weekend hours.