Head Coach: Womens Soccer

Georgia Military College is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and dedicated Head Women’s Soccer Coach to lead its NJCAA women’s soccer program. The Head Coach is responsible for the overall management, development, and success of the program, including recruiting, coaching, student-athlete development, academic achievement, and compliance with institutional and NJCAA regulations.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, effective communication, and a commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the field while maintaining a competitive and respected women’s soccer program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the women’s soccer program.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive plan for recruiting, player development, competitive success, and program growth.
• Establish a positive team culture emphasizing accountability, discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork, and academic achievement.
• Organize and oversee all team practices, training sessions, competitions, and offseason development activities.
• Develop game strategies, evaluate team performance, and implement improvements.
• Coordinate team travel, scheduling, equipment needs, and other operational responsibilities.
• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches and support staff, as applicable.

Recruitment and Roster Management

• Develop and execute an effective recruiting strategy to attract qualified student-athletes who meet GMC’s academic, athletic, and institutional standards.
• Attend recruiting events, showcases, tournaments, and high school competitions to identify prospective student-athletes.
• Work collaboratively with Admissions, Financial Aid, and other institutional departments to facilitate student-athlete enrollment.
• Maintain a competitive roster while emphasizing retention, academic progress, and student-athlete success.
• Assist student-athletes seeking opportunities to continue their academic and athletic careers at four-year institutions.

NJCAA Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable NJCAA, conference, institutional, and athletic department policies and regulations.
• Maintain accurate records related to recruiting, eligibility, roster management, and other required documentation.
• Collaborate with the Athletic Department to ensure student-athletes meet participation and eligibility requirements.
• Promote ethical conduct, integrity, and good sportsmanship throughout the program.

Additional Responsibilities

The responsibilities listed above are intended to describe the general nature and scope of this position and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the Athletic Department and Georgia Military College.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• Previous soccer coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, or competitive club level.

• Demonstrated knowledge of soccer fundamentals, training methods, player development, and game strategy.

• Experience recruiting and evaluating prospective student-athletes.

• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

• Ability to work effectively with student-athletes from diverse backgrounds.

• Commitment to academic achievement, sportsmanship, and student-athlete development.

• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet institutional driving requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.

• Previous collegiate coaching experience, preferably at the NJCAA level.

• Successful experience recruiting student-athletes and building competitive rosters.

• Demonstrated success in developing players for transfer to four-year collegiate programs.

• Familiarity with NJCAA eligibility and recruiting regulations.

• Experience managing athletic budgets, fundraising, and community engagement activities.

• Established recruiting relationships with high school and club soccer programs.