Assistant Coach, Men's & Women's Soccer

SUNY Cortland; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Cortland is seeking a part-time assistant coach/goalie coach for its Men’s & Women’s Soccer program. The role involves assisting in all aspects of the program, including coaching, recruiting, and ensuring student-athlete welfare. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally competitive athletic program while fostering a supportive environment for student-athletes.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Playing or coaching background in sport.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with the operation of the Men’s & Women’s Soccer program.
• Instruct student athletes in physical health and safety.
• Recruit prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules.

Skills

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Job description

Salary Determination

Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position’s major responsibilities, the applicant’s background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university’s strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

Position Effort

Position Effort Part-Time (enter FTE below)

If Part-Time, enter FTE:

.25

Is this a temporary position?

Is this a temporary position? Yes

If Temporary, enter End Date:

If Temporary, enter End Date: 05/15/2026

Position Summary

The assistant coach/goalie coach for SUNY Cortland Men’s & Women’s Soccer assists in all aspects of the administration and operation of a nationally competitive athletic program. Cortland Athletics fosters a student-athlete environment conducive to excellence in athletics, academics, and personal growth through diverse and inclusive experiences at the university and the community.

This is a part-time level 3, 25% coaching position with a 9.5 month obligation (8/1-5/15).

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.

• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.

• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.

• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.

• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting the head coach with all matters pertaining to the total operation of the Goalie Coach Men’s & Women’s Soccer program at SUNY Cortland.
• Demonstrate effective coaching through content knowledge, practice construction and execution, and the affective dimension (e.g., interpersonal interactions, enthusiasm, respect and rapport).
• Instruct student athletes in physical health (strength, conditioning & skill training), individual/team concepts, and safety.
• Maintain and/or build the sport program that is competitive at the conference level.
• Supervise athletes and monitor the facilities for purposes of safety and facility security.
• Recruit prospective student-athletes in accordance with the NCAA , SUNYAC and SUNY Cortland rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Recruit adequate numbers of student athletes with sufficient skill to be as competitive as possible within the guidelines set by the relevant athletic conference(s) and the policies and procedures of the university.
• Assess academic performance of student athletes at least once each semester to ensure the ongoing eligibility of athletes and monitor their academic progress; academic retention of student athletes must at minimum mirror the retention rate of the college.
• Provide general advising, mentoring and support to student-athletes.
• Demonstrate concern for the overall welfare of student athletes at all times.
• Ensure all documentation and paperwork is completed in a timely fashion.
• Represent the College in a professional and ethical manner, modeling outstanding sportsmanship, consistent with SUNY Cortland mission, vision, values and campus priorities.
• Execute all of these responsibilities as assistant coach in a manner that reflects an ongoing commitment to the excellence, integrity and success of the sports program; the department and the university.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

• Reports to the head coaches of Men’s & Women’s Soccer
• Works closely with the head coaches, coaching and support staff to ensure the success of SUNY Cortland Men’s & Women’s Soccer.

Required Qualifications

• Playing or coaching background in sport.

Preferred Qualifications

About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

EEO Statement

The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/ EEO / ADA ) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Cover Letter

Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3)

Optional Documents