Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Overview

Bushnell University Overview: Head Women’s Soccer Coach. Division:
Student Development. Status:
Part Time (with opportunity to combine with another open position on campus to achieve fulltime employment status). Supervisor:
Corey Anderson, Athletic Director. Initial Screening Date:
February 16, 2026.

Bushnell University Overview Founded in 1895, Bushnell University provides a holistic Christian education, fostering wisdom, faith, and service in its students. In joining the staff here, you will be part of an academic community that seeks to cultivate your faith while you make a difference in the lives of our students. Bushnell is the largest private university in Eugene’s vibrant university district, which also includes the University of Oregon.

Eugene is a college town small enough to know your neighbors and large enough to offer fantastic arts, entertainment, dining, healthcare, and educational opportunities. It is also an ideal place to enjoy the beautiful Pacific Northwest, being just one hour from the Oregon Coast, one hour from the Cascade Mountains, and less than two hours from Portland and the Columbia River Gorge.

The Bushnell Athletic Department is a member of the NAIA and Cascade Collegiate Conference. Bushnell currently sponsors 17 athletic teams including: baseball, basketball (men’s and women’s), cross country (men’s and women’s), esports, track & field and indoor track (men’s and women’s), golf (men’s and women’s), soccer (men’s and women’s), softball, volleyball and beach volleyball.

Under the direction of the Athletic Director, coach, plan, organize, recruit for, and coordinate the Bushnell University Women’s Soccer Program.

• Direct all aspects of the Women’s soccer program: including recruiting, scholarship distribution, spiritual formation, budgeting, scheduling, rules compliance, practice and game preparation, scheduling of contests, and supervision of assistant coaches
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and coach soccer within the academic, spiritual formation and athletic philosophies of Bushnell University, local, and national conferences; verify eligibility of student athletes according to established regulations and procedures
• Maintain a minimum roster of 30+ student-athletes (roster goals to be set appropriately for upcoming year)
• Plan and organize team travel including transportation, lodging, and meals for away contests
• Maintain and implement a training program for on and off season
• Organize and run practice sessions
• Hire, evaluate and supervise assistant coaching staff
• Conduct fund raising activities for the Women’s soccer team (examples could include summer camp or raffle ticket sales)
• Maintain Alumni relations
• Attend all Athletic Director and/or Vice President for Student Development assigned events and functions

• Understand and work toward the goals of Bushnell University and NAIA Athletics
• Know college policies, procedures and trends related to Intercollegiate Athletics
• NAIA and Cascade Collegiate Conference philosophy, rules, regulations, regarding eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, recruiting, sports playing seasons, etc.
• Proper coaching and motivation techniques
• Body mechanics principles, flexibility and strength training
• High pedagogy of soccer
• Goals and objectives of assigned activity
• Risk management and safety regulations; applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Budget preparation and control
• Oral and written communication skills
• Operation of computer and applicable software

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor’s degree and a National License Certification (have or working toward a “D” license) and extensive participation in the sport of soccer. Five years of consecutive coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred (head high school and/or club accepted).

• Bushnell employees must have a maturing Christian Faith and be supporting of Bushnell’s mission to foster wisdom, faith and service through excellent academic programs within a…