Position:  Women's Soccer Head Coach (Coaching Specialist - 12 Month)

Type: Full-time, Temporary                                    Academic Year: 2026/2027                                         Available: Spring 2027

Application Deadline: Priority consideration will be given to complete applications submitted by November 23, 2026.  Applications submitted after the deadline may be reviewed at the discretion of the committee until the position is filled.

Position: This position reports to the Associate Athletics Director for Internal Operations and will be responsible for developing, directing, and managing a women's soccer program competing in the NCAA, Division I. The Head Coach is responsible for all program components including, but not limited to, planning, organizing, recruiting, budgeting, and scheduling. In addition, the duties include fundraising, developing camps and clinics, assisting in the promotion of the athletic program and the University, and other responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to lead and sustain a Division I Women’s Soccer program with competitive integrity, operational discipline, and a clear developmental philosophy.
• Proven success recruiting, developing, and retaining academically and athletically qualified student-athletes within a highly regulated NCAA environment.
• Strong working knowledge of NCAA, Conference, and institutional regulations, with a record of sound judgment, proactive compliance, and effective collaboration with compliance staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-athlete academic success, including monitoring eligibility, progress-toward-degree, retention, and Academic Progress Rate (APR) outcomes.
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive, inclusive, and high-accountability team culture that supports diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Effective leadership and management skills, including the ability to recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant coaches and support staff.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the program and California State University, Bakersfield professionally to internal and external stakeholders, including media, donors, alumni, and the campus community.
• Demonstrated organizational and operational effectiveness, including program planning, budget management, scheduling, travel logistics, and day-to-day program administration.
• Ability to use data and performance metrics to inform coaching decisions, recruiting strategy, academic monitoring, and long-term program assessment.
• Willingness and capacity to meet the time demands of a Division I head coaching role, including evenings, weekends, extensive travel, and occasional holidays.

Major Job Duties: (Essential Functions)

Women’s Soccer Program Administration

• Provide leadership, management, and administration for the Women’s Soccer program at California State University, Bakersfield.
• Establish, articulate, and execute a clear vision and strategic plan for the program that aligns with the mission, values, and competitive goals of the Department of Athletics and the University.
• Represent the Women’s Soccer program internally and externally, including with faculty and staff, admissions, student services, alumni, donors, parents, fans, and the Bakersfield community.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and student-centered team culture that emphasizes leadership development, sportsmanship, accountability, and competitive excellence.
• Stay informed of and apply current best practices, trends, techniques, and strategies in Women’s Soccer instruction, training, and competition.
• Plan, organize, and conduct effective practices and competitions, utilizing sound coaching, teaching, and performance-enhancement methodologies.
• Teach and develop sport-specific skills and strategies that enhance student-athlete performance, preparation, and long-term development.
• Collaborate with strength and conditioning staff, athletic training staff, team physicians, and sport performance personnel to support the physical development, health, and safety of student-athletes.
• Promote academic excellence by supporting student-athlete retention, progress toward degree, graduation rates, and Academic Progress Rate (APR) outcomes.
• Serve as a professional representative of the University in all public-facing interactions, including media engagements and community outreach activities.
• Allocate and manage athletic scholarships effectively and equitably in compliance with NCAA regulations and departmental guidelines.

Data-Informed Decision-Making and Program Assessment

• Utilize data and analytics to inform program decision-making related to performance, training loads, competition strategy, recruiting, and roster management.
• Monitor and assess academic metrics, including Academic Progress Rate (APR), retention, eligibility status, and graduation outcomes, in collaboration with academic support staff.
• Apply recruiting metrics and evaluation tools to identify, assess, and prioritize prospective student-athletes who align with the program’s competitive and academic goals.
• Engage in continuous program evaluation using quantitative and qualitative data to assess outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and support long-term strategic planning.
• Collaborate with department leadership to provide accurate data, reports, and assessments as needed for planning, compliance, and evaluation purposes.

Program Budget & Operations

• Develop, administer, and manage the Women’s Soccer program budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and adherence to allocated resources.
• Oversee team travel, scheduling, equipment procurement, and operational logistics in coordination with department administration.
• Monitor expenditures to ensure the program operates within approved budget parameters.
• Participate in fundraising, donor engagement, and revenue-generation activities in support of the program and department priorities.

Compliance & Governance

• Direct and operate the Women’s Soccer program in full compliance with all applicable University, Conference, and National Collegiate Athletic Association rules and regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of NCAA, Conference, and institutional bylaws, interpretations, and policies, and ensure program-wide compliance.
• Work collaboratively with the Athletics Compliance Office to monitor eligibility, recruiting activities, financial aid, CARA, and related reporting requirements.
• Uphold University standards regarding ethical conduct, professionalism, and institutional representation in all public statements and actions.

Personnel Management & Student-Athlete Development

• Recruit, identify, and enroll academically and athletically qualified student-athletes in accordance with institutional recruiting strategies and NCAA regulations.
• Monitor and support student-athlete academic progress in collaboration with academic advising and student support services.
• Establish, communicate, and enforce team standards, expectations, and discipline consistent with departmental policies, University codes of conduct, and NCAA rules.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, develop, and evaluate assistant coaches and support staff, ensuring compliance with all governing regulations.
• Promote the holistic development of student-athletes, emphasizing leadership, academic achievement, personal growth, and full engagement in the campus community.
• Prioritize student-athlete well-being, health, safety, and overall welfare at all times.

Risk Management, Safety, and Emergency Preparedness

• Prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of student-athletes by adhering to best practices in risk management, injury prevention, and emergency preparedness.
• Ensure compliance with University, Conference, and NCAA policies related to health and safety, including concussion management, return-to-play protocols, and aquatic safety standards.
• Coordinate with athletic training staff, sport performance personnel, and Athletics facility staff to implement safe practice and competition environments.
• Maintain familiarity with emergency action plans (EAPs) for practices, competitions, and travel, and ensure staff and student-athletes are trained and prepared to respond appropriately.
• Report injuries, incidents, and safety concerns in a timely and accurate manner consistent with institutional and NCAA requirements

Title IX Awareness and Gender Equity

• Maintain knowledge of and comply with Title IX regulations and institutional policies related to gender equity, nondiscrimination, and sexual misconduct prevention.
• Support and reinforce a team environment that promotes safety, respect, and accountability, including mandatory education related to sexual harassment, sexual violence, and reporting obligations.
• Collaborate with Athletics Administration and University partners to address Title IX concerns promptly, professionally, and in accordance with established protocols

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Successful record of coaching women's soccer
• Working knowledge and commitment to following NCAA rules
• Demonstrated success in recruiting players capable of succeeding academically, athletically and socially
• Proven ability to establish positive and effective working relationships with student-athletes, administrators, faculty, staff and the University community.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Experience coaching collegiate soccer at the NCAA Division I level
• Experience fundraising

Compensation: This appointment is a full-time position and is paid monthly. The salary range for this classification is $6,538-$11,642, in accordance with the CSU Unit 3 salary schedule.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $7,500 - $8,334 monthly.  Actual salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Application Process:  Please apply online at the CSUB Careers site (https://careers.csub.edu/en-us/listing/). Submitted materials should include the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• At least three current professional references with names and contact information
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned

Applications must be submitted via the link above.  For questions about the position, contact Bethany Rapp, brapp@csub.edu. 

Background Check: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years, only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.  Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Authorization to Work:  Employment is contingent upon US residency and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Sponsorship: CSUB is not a sponsoring agency for temporary positions and is not an E-Verify employer. 

Mandated Reporter: The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. The person will also have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct or exploitation, dating or domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation under the CSU Interim Nondiscrimination Policy.

Campus Security Authority: This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act. The employee is responsible for promptly reporting Clery-reportable crimes and relevant information to the University Police Department or institution’s designated Clery official. The employee is required to complete CSA training on annual basis.

Clery Act: CSUB's annual crime report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus centers, such as our Antelope Valley Satellite Campus, and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from CSUB. The report also includes policies concerning security on campus, such as alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, reporting crimes, sexual assault, and other subjects. Additionally, a daily log of offenses is maintained and can be reviewed at the front desk of the Department of Public Safety. You can obtain a copy of the annual report by contacting the Department of Public Safety/University Police at (661) 654-2111 or by logging on to their website at https://www.csub.edu/compliance/Clery.

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