Head Coach, Women's Soccer

Faulkner University is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Head Coach for Women's Soccer. The primary role of this individual is to establish and execute a team philosophy centered on growing young women spiritually, physically, intellectually, and professionally. This involves providing leadership for all aspects of the program, including recruitment, training, competitive preparation, academic support, staff supervision, budgeting, fundraising, and program administration.

The ideal candidate will cultivate a culture of discipline, unity, and high achievement while modeling Faulkner's Christian mission. Faulkner University is an NAIA Division I member and is competing in the Southern States Athletic Conference. Faulkner University is a Christian university associated with churches of Christ.

This is a full-time, 9-month position (Aug - April).

• Ensure program compliance with NAIA, SSAC, and University and Athletic Department rules, policies, and procedures
• Oversee yearly budget for program
• Evaluate assistant coaches in the performance of their duties
• Provide training, mentorship, motivation, and direction to student athletes
• Coordinate practice schedules, match operations, travel arrangements, and official assignments
• Recruit and retain high quality, missionally aligned student athletes
• Organize camps, clinics, community events, and other revenue-support opportunities
• Develop and foster positive relationships with high schools and other institutions where recruits may be drawn
• Collaborate closely with the Athletic Director and the Office of Admissions in setting annual recruitment and scholarship goals
• Coordinate maintenance of the soccer field

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a head or assistant soccer coach, experience at the college level preferred
• Ability to work frequent evening and weekend hours, as well as travel
• Active member of the churches of Christ

• Resume
• Cover letter

Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory background check and verification of work authorization through E-Verify.

Non-discrimination statement:
Faulkner University is a church-affiliated liberal arts institution committed to employing a highly qualified and diverse administration, faculty and staff, which reflects the University's religious traditions, values, affiliation, and purpose. Thus, the institution invites individuals affiliated with the churches of Christ to submit applications regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability. Faulkner University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability in connection with its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities.

However, Faulkner University exercises a preference in employment for those qualified applicants who are members of the churches of Christ whose lifestyles are consistent with the mission of the University and with the beliefs and values of the churches of Christ. Please refer to our website for further information.(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

12/16/2025