Head Soccer Coach

Grambling State University

Grambling, LA

Posted Date: May 22, 2026

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Not Provided
  • Years of Experience
    3+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

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Athletic Director
Conference
SWAC (DI)

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

About the Job
Job Description

Job Summary

The Head Soccer Coach will be responsible for all aspects of a successful soccer program, including recruiting talented student-athletes/academically, compliance with Institution, SWAC and NCAA Division I guidelines and regulations.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Ensure the effective teaching and instruction of all specific technical skill areas to student-athletes.
  • Coach student-athletes in their growth and development in the sport with techniques and fundamentals of their position and sport conditioning.
  • Develop team and individual strategies to have the greatest chance of winning within the sport, through on-court/field teaching and video instruction.
  • Design instructional programs for the team and individual student athletes and instruct student-athletes on how to implement a game plan as determined for each competition.
  • Travel to events and evaluate potential student-athlete talent, correspond with all prospects via email, phone, face to face conversations, etc.
  • Complete all necessary Compliance and Institutional documentation as required.
  • Recruit student-athletes who meet University academic and athletic standards.
  • Responsible for direct supervision of assistant coaches, all staff disciplinary actions, and any other personnel management duties as required to maintain a successful staff.
  • Responsible for overall performance of athletes’ academic progress by working closely with the academic support staff.
  • Work with the NCAA Compliance Office to make sure programs and student-athletes are complying with all rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.
  • Responsible for successfully managing an annual budget including all necessary fiscal planning.
Program Performance

SWAC Soccer (W) 2024–2025

Grambling State University record compared to the conference

School Conference Overall RPI APR
Grambling State University 6–2 9–8 315
Texas Southern University 6–1 9–9 303
Southern University 5–1 8–10 308
Alabama A&M University 4–3 7–11 328
Jackson State University 2–2 2–9 345
Mississippi Valley State University 1–2 2–9 343
Alabama State University 1–3 5–8 342
Florida A&M University
Alcorn State University
University of Arkansas Pine Bluff 0–7 1–12 346
Prairie View A&M University 0–4 1–12 344
Season Head Coach Assistant Coach Conference Overall
2025-2026

Justin Wagar

2024-2025

Justin Wagar

6–2 9–8
2023-2024

Justin Wagar

14–5
2022-2023

Justin Wagar

11–8
2021-2022

Craig Roberts

8–3
2020-2021

Justin Wagar

8–2
2019-2020

Justin Wagar

10–11
2018-2019

Justin Wagar

13–8

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