Head Men's Soccer Coach SUNY Maritime College

About the role

The Head Men's Soccer Coach is responsible for directing all aspects of the Men's Soccer program at New York Maritime College, including coaching, recruiting, program administration, and student-athlete development. This is a full-time, calendar year position reporting directly to the Director of Athletics.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of the Men's Soccer program including practice planning, game preparation, individual and team skill development, and in-season competition management for a roster of over 30 student-athletes
• Design and implement a comprehensive year-round training and instructional program that develops individual skill, team cohesion, and competitive performance at the NCAA Division III level
• Lead all recruiting efforts to identify, evaluate, and sign prospective student-athletes in compliance with NCAA Division III bylaws and institutional admissions standards
• Develop and manage the program budget, equipment inventory, game scheduling, and all travel logistics
• Serve as a liaison with academic support personnel to monitor and promote student-athlete academic progress, eligibility, and overall well-being throughout the year
• Collaborate with athletic training and strength and conditioning staff to support the health, conditioning, and rehabilitation of all program members
• Mentor and develop student-athletes in their personal, academic, and athletic growth throughout their collegiate careers
• Maintain year-round communication with current and prospective student-athletes, parents, alumni, and programs supporters
• Represent the program and the institution positively at conference meetings, NCAA events, and community functions
• Fulfill home event supervision duties, attend all mandatory staff meetings, and complete all required institutional training including Van Driver Certification and NCAA Exam

Requirements

• Demonstrated Men's Soccer coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level
• Working knowledge of NCAA Division III rules, regulations, and eligibility requirements
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Prior experience managing a large roster program (30+ student-athletes) and the full administrative scope of a collegiate soccer program
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required by the competition and recruiting schedule
• Proven ability to recruit prospective student-athletes effectively
• Possession of a valid Driver's License with a clean motor vehicle record

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in sports administration, physical education, or related field
• Coaching certification from a nationally recognized agency (e.g., United Soccer Coaches)
• Prior experience managing a full-time coaching appointment with year-round recruiting responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain a competitive program at the NCAA Division III level
• Current Certification in First Aid, AED, and CPR

Additional Information

This position is a full-time, calendar year (12-month) position. The anticipated salary range is $60,000 to $70,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when position is filled. For more information about benefits please see the UUP-Benefits-at-a-Glance.