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Title: Head Women's Soccer Coach

State Role Title: Professional - Lecturer

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Agency Website: www.VSU.du

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position exists to serve as the Head Women's Soccer Coach at Virginia State University. To create a positive and winning environment in the women's soccer program while graduating student-athletes. The Head Coach is required to abide by the rile and regulations established by Virginia State University, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the USCAA and the NCAA.

The Head Women’s soccer Coach is responsible for the continued growth and development of student-athletes within the women’s soccer program. The primary function is to instruct and educate the student-athletes on how to correctly perform and execute each skill and technique which is essential to their success and the success of the women’s soccer program. Supervise and evaluate assistant women’s soccer Coach annually. Assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Job Duties:

- Oversee all aspect of the women’s soccer program by developing, coordinating and providing all team and individual skill instruction while teaching the fundamentals and correct techniques, as well as increasing the level of performance and providing direction for individual player improvements.

- Identify and recruit academically proficient prospective student-athletes that fit into the mission of Virginia State University in the area of recruitment for VSU and the women’s soccer program.

- Meet regularly with the student-athletes and Athletic Academic Advisors to assist in the academic counseling, and classroom spot checks throughout the academic day to monitor the academic progress of the student-athletes.

- Perform administrative duties and tasks within the Athletic Department and women’s soccer program.

- Assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor and other duties as assigned by VSU Administration.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college.

Must have experience working in an organized women’s soccer team environment.

Must be knowledgeable of the basic fundamental skills as well as the ability to provide instruction and teach techniques of women’s soccer.

Must be able to work in a diverse and team setting while having the ability to attract student-athletes to VSU.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.

Must be able to work evenings and weekends.






*Virginia State University requires that faculty be appropriately credentialed to teach assigned courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. VSU demonstrates compliance with its Faculty Credentialing Policy #2301 for all applicable education, experience, licensure and certification requirements in the selection and hiring of its faculty.

Additional Considerations

Masters preferred.

Head Coaching experience preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You must include:

1. A current resume/c.v. and a letter of interest in your application.
2. Three (3) letters of recommendation.
3. Official transcripts will be required before hire.

Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.

Employment-based visa sponsorship at Virginia State University (VSU) is not guaranteed and will be evaluated carefully on a case-by-case basis. Federal law does not require employers to provide immigration sponsorship, and VSU is not obligated to offer it. Employment at VSU does not permit an individual to work in the United States unless the appropriate employment authorization has been obtained and verified in accordance with federal immigration compliance requirements.

• Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
  Immediate vesting | Portable | Investment choice
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
  Defined benefit pension | Lifetime monthly income
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP)
• 403(b) (TIAA)
• Comprehensive medical & dental plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Paid state and federal holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Contact Information

Name: Dominique M. Fisher

Phone: 804-524-5075

Email: Dfisher@vsu.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.