Head Men's Soccer Coach

Location: Texarkana, Texas, United States; full-time onsite position with travel, weekend and holiday work, and work in all weather conditions.

Company

Texas A&M University-Texarkana is a university with an athletics department supporting NCAA Division II student-athletes and institutional compliance.

What you will do

• Lead, manage, and administer all aspects of the NCAA Division II men's soccer program.
• Develop recruiting, retention, player development, academic success, and program-building strategies.
• Plan and conduct practices, conditioning sessions, competition preparation, scheduling, travel, and roster management.
• Supervise assistant coaches, graduate assistants, and support staff while establishing standards for conduct, accountability, sportsmanship, and culture.
• Manage the program budget, fundraising, alumni engagement, camps, clinics, community outreach, and game operations.
• Maintain NCAA, conference, and university compliance, monitor eligibility and academic progress, and transport athletes when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and previous collegiate coaching and/or playing experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, with the ability to recruit and retain quality student-athletes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours, including holidays and weekends.
• State of Texas or Arkansas Class C vehicle operator's license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment; acceptable driving record and periodic van safety training.
• Ability to handle physical requirements including lifting up to 50 pounds, standing throughout the day, using a loud voice, participating physically in practices and workouts, and working in all weather and high-noise conditions.
• Completion of FERPA and HIPAA training is required if handling protected health information.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history investigation.

Nice to have

• Master's degree.
• Experience coaching at the NCAA Division II level and within the NCAA structure.
• Proven success in recruiting, player development, and program building.
• Experience managing budgets and supervising staff.

Culture & Benefits

• Promote integrity, discipline, sportsmanship, leadership, community involvement, student-athlete wellness, and academic achievement.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, flexible spending, and dependent care benefits are available under applicable rules and eligibility requirements.
• Full-time employees, spouses, and children may receive a 75% tuition and fee waiver; the position also offers Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Benefits include monthly vacation and sick leave, birthday leave, 12–15 paid holidays annually, retirement plan options, professional development through LinkedIn Learning, an employee assistance program, and on-campus wellness opportunities.
• All positions are security-sensitive and subject to applicable institutional policies and equal opportunity requirements.

Hiring process

• Applications remain open until filled.
• Upload a cover letter, CV/resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references, including one supervisor or manager, in the application questionnaire.
• Applications cannot be revised or supplemented after submission; questions about uploads or revisions may be sent to HR@tamut.edu.