Head Soccer Coach

  • Grambling State University Inc
  • Grambling, Louisiana
  • Full Time

Job Summary

The Head Soccer Coach will be responsible for all aspects of a successful soccer program, including recruiting talented student-athletes/academically, compliance with Institution, SWAC and NCAA Division I guidelines and regulations.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Ensure the effective teaching and instruction of all specific technical skill areas to student-athletes.
  • Coach student-athletes in their growth and development in the sport with techniques and fundamentals of their position and sport conditioning.
  • Develop team and individual strategies to have the greatest chance of winning within the sport, through on-court/field teaching and video instruction.
  • Design instructional programs for the team and individual student athletes and instruct student-athletes on how to implement a game plan as determined for each competition.
  • Travel to events and evaluate potential student-athlete talent, correspond with all prospects via email, phone, face to face conversations, etc.
  • Complete all necessary Compliance and Institutional documentation as required.
  • Recruit student-athletes who meet University academic and athletic standards.
  • Responsible for direct supervision of assistant coaches, all staff disciplinary actions, and any other personnel management duties as required to maintain a successful staff.
  • Responsible for overall performance of athletes' academic progress by working closely with the academic support staff.
  • Work with the NCAA Compliance Office to make sure programs and student-athletes are complying with all rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.
  • Responsible for successfully managing an annual budget including all necessary fiscal planning.
  • Promote the program to the public including, media, donors, the University community and the general public to increase visibility and revenues for the program.
  • Management of sport budget.
  • Maintain a competitive schedule that will allow the team to prepare and compete successfully in the conference, as well as, in post-season play.
  • Requires significant influence and communication with executive leadership.

Qualifications

Minimum:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Three to Five years of coaching experience on collegiate or high school level
  • Ability to work effectively with all collegiate personnel, students, alumni and community
  • Must be knowledgeable of NCAA rules and regulations
  • Effective written/oral communication
  • Sound judgment and maturity

Preferred:

  • Master's Degree
  • Previous experience in intercollegiate athletics

Supplemental Information

Applications without the following will not be considered complete.

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Transcript(s) if applicable
  • Curriculum Vitae if applicable

Review of applicants will begin May 28th, 2026 and will continue until position is filled.

Job ID: 522071867
Originally Posted on: 5/22/2026

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