Department Summary
San José State Athletics is an integral part of the University and exists to promote the common good through athletic competition by providing equitable opportunities for men and women to compete at the NCAA Division I level. The athletics program strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment emphasizing academics, compliance, student-athlete welfare, fair play sportsmanship and Spartan Pride.
Job Description
The Women’s Soccer Director of Operations is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in organizing and managing all phases of a Division I Women’s Soccer program, including recruiting, team travel, strength & conditioning, student-athlete academic monitoring, competition scheduling, budget management, and community/donor relations.
Brief Description of Duties
- Assists with oversight of the academic and personal well-being of student-athletes.
- Assists in building a nationally competitive Division I program through successfully recruiting and retaining high-level student-athletes.
- Collaborates with the Head Coach, athletic trainers, and Strength and Conditioning Coaches to design academic year (in-season and out-of-season) and summer conditioning programs.
- Reconcile expenses, propose purchases, and make purchases for the sports program.
- Organizes community service events for the team.
- Assists in all phases of a Division I intercollegiate soccer program, which includes scheduling, recruiting, travel coordination, and fundraising.
- Must be committed to the academic goals of the university and follow the rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA and the Mountain West Conference
- The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive materials, coaching strategies, and advisement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent soccer coaching and operations experience
- Basic knowledge of marketing and social media.
- Skilled organizer and communicator. Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree
- Successful Division I collegiate or professional women’s soccer coaching experience
Compensation
Classification: 2382 Coaching Assistant
Anticipated Salary: $4,716 - $5,000/monthly
0.75 FTE
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
- CV
- Cover Letter
- List of at least three (3) references
To receive full consideration, applications should be received by January 19, 2026
Employment Conditions
Faculty employees, including Unit 3 Coaches, must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and Safety). Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU system wide policy, the faculty member in this position will subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at
SJSU recommends that all individuals who access any in-person University program or activity follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.
Conditional Offer
Athletic coach appointments are temporary by nature, expire at the end of the term stated and do not establish any future appointment rights. The position does not qualify for or lead to tenure but may be extended on an annual basis.
The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which 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.
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