Women's Head Soccer Coach (NCAA D-I, 12-month term)

About the role

CSUB is hiring a Women's Head Soccer Coach (Coaching Specialist, 12-month term) for the 2026/2027 academic year, starting in spring 2027. The position reports to the Associate Athletics Director for Internal Operations and manages a women's soccer program competing in NCAA Division I. Priority consideration is given to applications received by November 23, 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organize, recruit, budget and schedule the program, and handle fundraising, camps and clinics, and promotion of athletics and the university
• Lead and run practices and competitions, teach sport-specific skills, and work with strength and conditioning, athletic training and sport performance staff
• Recruit, monitor and support student-athletes' academics, and allocate athletic scholarships in line with NCAA rules
• Manage the program budget, travel, scheduling, equipment and operations
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference and university rules, working with the Athletics Compliance Office
• Supervise, mentor and evaluate assistant coaches and support staff
• Use data to inform recruiting, roster management and program assessment, and take part in fundraising and donor engagement
• Follow Title IX regulations and uphold student-athlete safety, including emergency preparedness

Required profile

• Demonstrated ability to lead and sustain a Division I women's soccer program with competitive integrity and a clear developmental philosophy
• Proven success recruiting, developing and retaining student-athletes in a highly regulated NCAA environment
• Strong knowledge of NCAA, conference and institutional regulations, with proactive compliance
• Commitment to student-athlete academic success, including APR and retention
• Ability to build an inclusive, accountable team culture and to represent the program professionally to media, donors, alumni and the community
• Willingness to meet the time demands of a Division I head coach, including evenings, weekends, extensive travel and occasional holidays