Head JV Men's Soccer Coach

is recognized as pivotal to, and responsible for, the record of the program as it relates to competitive scheduling, University/community relations and the enhancement and academic achievement of the student-athletes. The position reports to the Head Varsity Men's Soccer Coach.

Supervisory/Duties Responsibilities:

Recruiting

• Oversee and implement all aspects of the recruiting process
• Identify and evaluate prospective student athletes
• Engage in communication with the prospects, parents, coaches, and other advisors through extensive travel, written, and verbal correspondence
• Attract potential student-athletes to Manhattanville University
• Communicate with Compliance Officer to ensure that all NCAA policies are followed

Coaching

• Assist the Head Varsity Coach with identifying the roster makeup
• Oversee and direct all aspects of coaching during practice and games
• Enhance the development of the student-athletes soccer skills through team practice and individual instruction
• Ensure that proper safety procedures are followed by all student-athletes
• Work with athletics trainers and physicians to implement team wellness and conditioning programs
• Understand current and changing NCAA, Skyline Conference, and Manhattanville Compliance Policy and Procedures as they relate to the soccer program
• Maintain consistent communication with Manhattanville's compliance staff and athletic administrators
• Fully comply with the rules, regulations, and policies of the NCAA, of the Skyline Conference, and of the college and its Athletic Department and take every reasonable precaution to ensure that all members of the soccer staff comply fully with such rules, regulations, and policies
• Monitor academic progress of student athletes
• Coordinate the program's fundraising activities alongside the Varsity team's goals
• Responsible for the scheduling of all JV contests
• Performs other additional related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Travel required for competitions and recruiting
• Perform soccer related physical tasks
• Knowledge of effective coaching techniques and best practices
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with school administrators, parents, students, and alumni
• Ability to lead and work independently as well as within a team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaches, athletic and university administration

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• Current knowledge of rules and policies of the NCAA Division III
• Intercollegiate coaching and playing experience
• Recruiting at a collegiate level
• CPR/AED Certified
• Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move sport related equipment such as goals, cones, field items, balls, etc.
• Ability to physically perform coaching tasks such as demonstrating a drill to players
• Ability to perform basic field maintenance.
• Physically able to move items that may weigh up to 50 pounds

Hours Expectation:

Part-time, 29 hours or less per week

Housing:

Housing is not provided.

Benefits:

Manhattanville University also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates may be invited to interview before the application deadline. We encourage you to apply early, as the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

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