Date Posted:

12/11/2025

Deadline:

12/26/2025

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LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

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Date Posted:

12/11/2025

Deadline:

12/26/2025

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LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024 and 2025!

 

Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes 10 satellite centers across Pennsylvania!

 

Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live.  We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills.  Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

 

If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications.   Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative.  No phone calls, please. 

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:

The Head Coach of the Mens Soccer program, is responsible for the leadership, direction, and oversight of all aspects of the soccer program, including practice planning, recruitment, competition, academic oversight, fundraising, and facility management. The Head Coach will also play a key role in advancing the mission of the Athletics Department and College. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership skills, a commitment to student-athlete development, and a thorough understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Coaching & Player Development

• Plan, organize, and supervise practices, training sessions, and competitive games.
• Provide individual and team instruction to improve student-athlete performance.
• Promote sportsmanship, integrity, and academic achievement.

Recruiting

• Develop and execute a comprehensive recruiting strategy to maintain a full, competitive roster, including the goals for resident students
• Team roster goals will be established by the Athletic Director and communicated to the coach prior to the start of the new academic year.

Fundraising & Program Advancement

• Lead all soccer-related fundraising initiatives, including events, donor engagement, and campaigns, with particular attention to securing support prior to travel deemed exceptional or exceeding standard team scheduling.
• Raise a minimum of 10% of the program’s scholarship budget annually.
• Scholarship fundraising goals to be established by the Athletic Director and communicated to the coach prior to the start of the new academic year.
• Coordinate with College Advancement to ensure compliance with institutional process and protocols. 

Academic Oversight

• Monitor academic progress of student-athletes and enforce study hall requirements.
• Foster a team culture that supports academic success and graduation.

Compliance

• Maintain compliance with institutional, conference, and national governing body (e.g., NCAA) rules and regulations.
• Submit rosters, eligibility forms, and reports as required by the athletic department.

Team Management

• Supervise assistant coaches and support staff.
• Develop team policies and manage disciplinary matters appropriately.
• Coordinate travel logistics for practices, competitions, and events.

Facilities & Equipment

• Manage maintenance and scheduling of soccer facilities.
• Oversee the inventory and upkeep of team equipment and uniforms.

Public Relations

• Represent the college positively in the community and at public events.
• Promote the soccer program through media, social platforms, and outreach efforts.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

 

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Proven success in player development and recruitment.
• Must have good communication skills, interpersonal skills and strong leadership characteristics.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Experience managing a program budget and scholarship allocation.
• Familiarity with NCAA compliance regulations.

 

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.

 

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three years of coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and community engagement.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position will require the ability to frequently reach, stand, walk, bend, twist, grasp, sit, talk, hear, see, climb and perform repetitive motions.
• Position will require the ability to lift and carry items up to 20 pounds, and push/pull items weighing up to 50 pounds.
•  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, December 26, 2025.  No phone calls, please.

 

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/d...

 

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.

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