Head Men's Soccer Coach

Location US-NY-Potsdam

ID 2025-1137

Position Type Staff

Remote No

Visa Sponsorship Eligible No

Hybrid Role No

Pay Range

USD $50,000.00 - USD $52,000.00 /Yr.

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Head Men's Soccer Coach

Location US-NY-Potsdam

ID 2025-1137

Position Type Staff

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Remote No

Visa Sponsorship Eligible No

Hybrid Role No

Pay Range

USD $50,000.00 - USD $52,000.00 /Yr.

Overview

A successful men’s soccer coach at Clarkson University will provide effective leadership in each of the following areas in relation to their sport: recruiting, teaching/coaching, counseling, marketing, alumni relations, fund raising, and sport administration. It will be necessary to prioritize and balance these activities in a manner that best promotes and advances their sport within all Clarkson University, Liberty League and NCAA rules and regulations

 

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission and goals of Clarkson University, the NCAA and the athletic department
• Recruit quality student-athletes who will fit the academic and athletic profile for Clarkson University
• Evaluate prospective student-athletes and decide whether they are potential members of the Clarkson University Men’s Soccer Team.
• Determine a recruiting plan for each academic year to evaluate and recruit student-athletes to Clarkson University
• Effectively develop a teaching/coaching plan that best utilizes the strengths (individual and collective) of the Men’s Soccer Team
• Develop practice and game preparation plans
• Assist student-athletes with their academic progress by implementing study halls and coordinating with the Student Success Center
• Work with the athletic administration to develop appropriate non-conference and conference schedules
• Develop a positive image for the soccer program through various media outlets
• Work with the compliance coordinator to ensure program compliance with all NCAA, league and University rules and regulations
• Hire, instruct, and evaluate appropriate support staff (assistant coaches, student managers, volunteer coaches)
• Develop and promote community activities including but not limited to summer camps, leagues, or community service activities
• Support strength & conditioning coach, on their strength and nutrition program for student-athletes
• Promote the success of the program, department, and university as a primary contact for interested alumni
• Effectively manage and balance the men’s soccer budget annually
• Establish all travel itineraries to away intercollegiate contests
• All other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Recreation

Qualifications

Education:
Minimal Qualifications: Bachelor

Preferred Qualifications: Masters in related field

Experience:
Minimal Experience: Previous collegiate coaching experience. Demonstrated commitment to furthering the goals and objectives of both, the University and Athletics Department, Ability to successfully recruit quality student-athletes, Understanding of the role of the student-athlete in a competitive academic/athletic environment, and Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to a variety of constituency groups. Knowledge of the NCAA Division III rules and regulations

Preferred Experience: 2-4 years of collegiate coaching experience preferably at the DIII level

Essential Skills

Tactical and technical expertise in the sport of men’s lacrosse; excellent communication skills; ability to multi-task; must be able to problem solve, suggest and implement solutions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health & Safety

Health & Safety:  All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

Disclaimer Statement

_ DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified._

EEO Statement

Special Instructions to Applicants:  An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

 

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records

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