Head Soccer Coach

City University of New York-College of Staten Island; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in New York is seeking a Head Soccer Coach. The role involves managing all aspects of the soccer program including recruiting, practice and game management, budgeting, and team travel. Preferred qualifications include at least five years of coaching experience and certification in CPR/AED. The candidate must be flexible to work evenings and weekends. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Five years of coaching experience in college, high school, or club soccer.
• Experience in training and management of staff.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage soccer program including practice, game management, and recruiting.
• Implement programs for player development and academic achievement.
• Oversee budgeting and team travel.
• Performs all duties in compliance with NCAA, the college and the ECC rules and regulations.
• Serves as a positive and professional role model and mentor to the student community, upholding dignity and respect and reporting breaches of ethical behavior.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics, Intramurals and Recreation.

Skills

Coaching experience

Team management

Recruitment

Budgeting

Player development

Education

USSF Certification or equivalent

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, Intramurals and Recreation, the Head Soccer Coach will be responsible for the guidance of the soccer program, which includes practice and game management, recruiting, budgeting, team travel and roster management.

Responsibilities

• Administration, supervision, management, and staff selection for the soccer program including recruiting, roster management, scheduling, budgeting, game and travel management.
• Assists with the implementation of programs in the areas of scouting, strategy, recruitment, conditioning and player development to enhance athletic performance and achievement, coupled with a keen focus on academic excellence.
• Coaching responsibilities to also include fund-raising initiatives and special event programming, such as sport specific camps and clinics and other related revenue generating events.
• Performs all duties in compliance with the rules and regulations of the NCAA, the college and the ECC.
• Serves as a positive and professional role model and mentor to the student community, treating all people with dignity and respect; prevents harassment and discrimination by coaching staff and athletes and reports all breaches of ethical behavior.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics, Intramurals and Recreation.

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include: Five years of college, high school or club soccer coaching experience, a valid Driver's License with preference given to head coaching experience and those with prior athletic administrative experience (non-coaching).
• Experience in training and management of staff preferred.
• Experience in managing a program or organization.
• USSF Certification – or equivalent.
• CPR/AED certification is required (must be completed within three months of hire).
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

How to Apply

To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references (professional or personal) as one file to: [e-mail].