Head Coach - Soccer (Part-time 12 month)

InsideHigherEd; Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in Massachusetts is seeking a part-time Head Soccer Coach. This role involves coaching, recruiting, and training student-athletes, while also establishing strategies and promoting academic excellence. Ideal candidates will have a thorough understanding of collegiate athletics, excellent interpersonal skills, and relevant experience in coaching.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in coaching or related activities.
• Knowledge and experience with recruitment and retention of student athletes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coaching, recruiting, conditioning, and training student athletes.
• Develop team strategy and analyze performance of student athletes.
• Plan and coordinate competitions and practices.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to analyze situations

Knowledge of USCAA regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Locations : : Longmeadow, MA

Posted : : Mar 11, 2025

Position ID : : 186304

About Bay Path University :

When Bay Path opened its doors to students in 1897, it had a very clear goal : to provide a practical, affordable, and career-oriented education to prepare students to not only meet the needs of companies, organizations, and communities but to also thrive in their professions, identify and realize their dreams, and make a lasting difference in the world. From the beginning, Bay Path prided itself on being entrepreneurial, constantly pushing the boundaries of the academic experience to fit the student...to start them on the road of success. That spirit and philosophy is best reflected in our shared vision, "At Bay Path, every learner's dreams of a better career, a richer life, and a brighter future will be realized."

Bay Path University, an independent and not-for-profit institution, was named Among Fastest Growing Baccalaureate Colleges and Graduate Programs by The Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, and is a member of the Women's College Coalition. With a main campus in Longmeadow, MA, and a satellite location in East Longmeadow, MA, Bay Path offers undergraduate, graduate (for women and men) degrees, and professional certificates.

For 125 years, we have been committed to preparing our students to navigate a constantly changing world. Whether it is one of our innovative academic programs, groundbreaking online learning platform, or We Empower Learners and Leaders initiative, we educate our students in ways that will help them to grow, learn to adapt, and always to flourish. Be part of the change. Be Bay Path.

We invite you to visit our website at www.baypath.edu where you can learn more about Bay Path University.

Job Description :

Position Code : HCSOC

Job Type : Part-time

Schedule : Monday through Sunday; hours vary determined by coach and team.

JOB SUMMARY : The Head Soccer Coach is responsible for coaching, recruiting, conditioning, and training student athletes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Use coaching and teaching methods to develop student athlete's skills, character and teamwork.
• Supervise / conduct practices, contests and travel to ensure student safety.
• Schedule and organize team related activities.
• Promotes players for recognition at institutional, conference and national level for academic and athletic recognition.
• Develop team strategy and analyze performance of student athletes. Provide constructive feedback to student athletes.
• Plan, coordinate and attend competitions and practices.
• Encourage academic excellence, camaraderie, respect and acceptance in student athletes.
• Establish and maintain a recruitment pipeline of student athletes to participate on the team. This could include but is not limited to attending admission events, recruiting events, tournaments / showcases, games and viewing websites.
• Assist in fundraising activities to subsidize athletic programs including meeting with donors when requested.
• Assist with marketing and public relations activities to promote programs.
• Advise student athletes with personal, academic or athletic performance issues. Make referrals to appropriate University offices and services as needed.
• Drive and transport student-athletes in college owned vehicles to practice or contest sites.
• Attend professional development and training as required.
• Comply with USCAA regulations.
• Attend trainings as required.
• Other related job duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES :

Ability to travel and work flexible hours as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• Two (2) years experience in coaching or related activities.
• Knowledge of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA).
• Knowledge and experience with recruitment and retention of student athletes at the collegiate level.
• Experience with fundraising.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, analyze situations and develop solutions.
• Must be available to travel and work non-traditional hours.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must successfully pass safe driving course within 30-days of employment.
• Failure to successfully complete the course within the 30-day period is grounds for immediate termination.
• Must successfully pass the online safe Driving Course and driving record check at time of hire and annually thereafter.
• Submit to and pass criminal offender records check (C.O.R.I.) & SORI.
• Submit to and pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the University community including students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and within FERPA and HIPAA guidelines.
• All new employees must complete the FERPA, Anti-Harassment, and any other required online trainings within 15 days of employment.
• General knowledge of the University's mission, purpose and goals and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.

Additional Information :

Bay Path University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions :

All qualified applicants for this position should attach a cover letter, resume / curriculum vitae, and any other relevant information pertaining to this position and your candidacy. Please apply online. Faxes and emails will not be accepted.

Bay Path University is a smoke and tobacco-free community.

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory background check.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position please email us at [emailprotected] or call 413-565-1157.

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Head Soccer Coach • Longmeadow, Massachusetts