Women's Soccer Coach

Bolivar, Missouri, Southwest Baptist University has teamed up with Bechler Leadership in the search for their next Head Women's Soccer Coach. Summary/Objective:  All positions in the Department of Athletics are responsible to help student-athletes fulfill the stated missions of Southwest Baptist University and the Department of Athletics.

Essential Job Duties:

Recruits student-athletes

Provides sport-specific instruction during practices

Coaches student-athletes during scheduled games and / or contests

Serves as primary contact for scheduling games

Ensures a balanced budget

Monitors academic progress of student-athletes

Makes travel arrangements for program

Complies with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, GLVC, and SBU

Assists in activities hosted by SBU to facilitate recruitment

Works in cooperation with department members to strengthen all sports programs

Regular attendance and punctuality  

Sets an example of a Christian lifestyle for students, staff and faculty

Commitment and adherence to Southwest Baptist University’s Principles and Expectations

Performs duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Supervisory Responsibility:   The Head Women’s Soccer Coach supervises the GAs and student-workers assigned to the program.

Position Requirements:  Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) and Knowledge of NCAA rules. Successful coaching experience preferred.

About SBU:  Southwest Baptist University offers liberal arts and selected professional degrees and is affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention. SBU provides more than 100 areas of study at the undergraduate level and more than 10 graduate degree options. The main SBU campus is located in Bolivar, Missouri, with additional campuses in Springfield, Salem, and Mountain View. Total enrollment is approximately 2,700 with just over 1,100 undergraduates on the Bolivar campus. The main affiliation for the athletics program is NCAA-Division II and the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC).

SBU Mission: At SBU, faculty and staff work together to see that our mission statement is lived out every day -- "Southwest Baptist University is a Christ-centered, caring academic community preparing students to be servant leaders in a global society."  Our faculty is respected for academic excellence, but they are loved for the personal attention they give their students. They are committed to helping students grow mentally and spiritually. Our staff supports the faculty in serving the University. Faculty and staff work together to make the SBU mission statement real and often join students on mission trips to spread the gospel throughout the local community and the world.

Southwest Baptist University is partnering with the consultants at Bechler Leadership for this search. Please direct all questions and application materials (cover letter, resume, list of 3 references, and statement of faith) to them via Search@BechlerLeadership.com or by calling 765-661-2841.