Grand Canyon University!  One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. 

Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. 

Grand Canyon University’s Athletic Department is passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of excellence. The Athletic Department uses intercollegiate sports as a platform for developing our student-athletes with integrity and personal growth. 

Grand Canyon University is searching for a Head Coach for Men's Soccer. The Head Coach is responsible for the management and administration of all activities related to his/her sport and exercises direct supervision of recruiting, training, and coaching student-athletes participating in the sport.  The Head Coach is fully responsible for compliance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations, as well as Conference rules and University policies governing intercollegiate athletics.

What you will do:

Responsible for all aspects of the designated sports program. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Player Development/Coaching

• Provide coaching in both a team and individual setting to improve sport-specific skills.
• Creation of practice plans, assist in game preparation, advise on game strategy, and provide direct coaching and assistance during games.
• Lead and designate practice responsibilities to Assistant Coaches.
• Research and identify the latest trends and techniques in coaching and playing.
• Supervise, develop, and mentor student-athletes and coaches/support staff.
• Responsible for the hiring of the sports staff

Recruiting

• Research, evaluate, contact, and recruit players of high character, scholarship, and athletic ability to compete for the designated sport program.
• Market the designated sports program to prospective recruits, community members, and club members both domestically and internationally.
• Travel extensively to evaluate talent and market the GCU, designated sports program to potential recruits.

Operations

• Manage competition scheduling.
• Manage the planning, marketing, and operation of sports camps.
• Ensures all aspects of the designated sports program complies with University standards and conference and national affiliation rules and regulations.  Identifies potential risk and establishes criteria and plans for correction.
• Promotes good sportsmanship behavior and enforces discipline, establishes and oversees penalties for breach of standards by members of the team.
• Participate actively in the promotion of GCU athletics and campus events.
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or designee.
• May perform duties which require irregular hours, out of town, and/or overnight travel.

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a flexible spending account, 401K savings plan
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU, sponsored events
• Free covered parking
• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program
• Free on-site gyms on campus

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least one year of intercollegiate and/or elite level sport specific coaching and/or playing and training experience.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• CPR, First Aid, and Coaches’ Safety Training certifications required.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to lawfully accept employment in the U.S.
• Proficiency with computers and, MS suite of software applications.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Bonus:

• Master's Degree.
• Experience Head Coaching at an NCAA institution.
• Knowledge and understanding of Division 1 sport-specific program and NCAA rules.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.