Position Overview:
Menlo College Athletics seeks a Head Women’s Soccer Coach to lead the recruitment, retention, competitive performance, and overall development of its NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer program.
The Head Coach is responsible for building a competitive program that supports student-athlete success, institutional enrollment objectives, and responsible financial management. The position requires leadership in recruiting, roster management, scholarship planning, budgeting, staff supervision, and program operations.
The Head Coach is expected to develop student-athletes academically, athletically, and personally while maintaining high standards of integrity, accountability, and compliance with NCAA Division II, California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA), and Menlo College regulations.
Core Responsibilities:
Program Leadership and Competitive Performance:
Establish and execute annual program goals for competitive performance, recruiting, retention, and student-athlete development.
Direct training, competition, player development, and team preparation.
Evaluate program performance and implement improvements to strengthen competitiveness and overall effectiveness.
Recruitment, Enrollment, and Retention:
Develop and execute recruiting plans aligned with approved roster targets, institutional enrollment objectives, and admission standards.
Maintain accurate recruiting pipelines, enrollment projections, and roster records.
Collaborate with enrollment management and Athletics leadership to support recruiting, enrollment, and student-athlete retention.
Monitor roster stability, academic progress, and persistence toward graduation.
Scholarship and Financial Management:
Develop scholarship recommendations consistent with institutional policies, approved financial parameters, and NCAA requirements.
Support scholarship allocation and roster planning in coordination with Athletics leadership and enrollment management.
Develop and manage the program operating budget, including travel, equipment, scheduling, and other expenses.
Maintain accurate financial records and comply with institutional purchasing and approval procedures.
Student-Athlete Development:
Promote academic achievement, personal responsibility, leadership, and progress toward graduation.
Establish a team culture emphasizing integrity, sportsmanship, respect, and accountability.
Support student-athlete well-being, campus engagement, and community service.
Staff Leadership and Program Operations:
Recruit, supervise, develop, and evaluate assistant coaches and program staff in accordance with institutional policies.
Establish clear staff responsibilities and performance expectations.
Oversee scheduling, travel, equipment, facilities coordination, and daily program operations.
Support professional development and continuous improvement of coaching staff.
Compliance and Institutional Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with NCAA Division II, CCAA, and Menlo College policies and regulations.
Maintain required records, participate in compliance processes, and report potential violations through established institutional procedures.
Collaborate with campus departments to support institutional and Athletics priorities.
Support fundraising, alumni engagement, and positive representation of Menlo College within the community.
Institutional Commitment:
Menlo College is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where students, faculty, and staff are valued and positioned to succeed.
As a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), Menlo values the diverse experiences and perspectives of its campus community.
The Head Women’s Soccer Coach is expected to uphold these institutional values through equitable leadership, respect, and a commitment to student success.
Accountability:
The Head Women’s Soccer Coach is accountable for achieving established program objectives while maintaining responsible financial management, effective staff leadership, student-athlete development, and compliance with institutional and governing-body requirements.
Performance will be evaluated annually using measurable goals and outcomes established in coordination with Athletics leadership.
Strategic Plan Accountability:
This position is accountable for the execution, documentation, and annual review of assigned Athletics Strategic Plan goals.
Responsibilities include participation in required governance meetings, contribution to annual evidence and reporting cycles, and collaboration with campus partners to support institutional outcomes aligned with Athletics priorities. Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of three years of intercollegiate coaching experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of soccer coaching, player development, recruiting, and competitive program management.
Working knowledge of NCAA Division II rules and regulations, including recruiting, eligibility, and athletic financial aid.
Ability to manage recruiting, roster development, scholarships, budgets, and program operations.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Commitment to academic achievement, student-athlete development, integrity, and institutional accountability.
Ability to supervise and develop coaching staff.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field.
Previous collegiate head coaching experience.
Experience with scholarship planning, fundraising, and alumni engagement.