Men’s Soccer - Assistant Coach/Player Development (Part-Time)

Summary

 Long Island University (LIU) seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach/Player Development to support the head coach in all aspects of the men’s soccer program. This part-time position (10 month- August 1, 2026- May 31, 2026) includes assisting with practice planning, player development, recruitment, and program administration, contributing to a competitive and positive team environment. 

Responsibilities

• Coaching and Leadership: Collaborate with the head coach to implement effective coaching strategies that develop players’ technical skills, tactical understanding, and overall performance. Foster a team culture rooted in discipline, accountability, and sportsmanship. 
• Recruitment: Identify and recruit prospective student-athletes who meet LIU’s academic and athletic standards. Develop strong relationships with high school and club coaches, as well as recruiting networks. 
• Team Management: Support the daily operations of the program including practice organization, match preparation, travel logistics, and student-athlete welfare. 
• Academic Support: Partner with academic support services to ensure student athletes maintain strong academic standing and make progress toward their degrees. 
• Compliance: Uphold NCAA, conference, and university regulations at all times. Promote a program committed to integrity and ethical standards. 
• Community Engagement: Represent LIU and the soccer program within the campus and local communities. Assist in outreach initiatives and foster connections with alumni and supporters. 
• Budget Management: Assist with aspects of the program budget, ensuring efficient and responsible use of resources. 

Preferred Qualifications

Summary

 Long Island University (LIU) seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach/Player Development to support the head coach in all aspects of the men’s soccer program. This part-time position (10 month- August 1, 2026- May 31, 2026) includes assisting with practice planning, player development, recruitment, and program administration, contributing to a competitive and positive team environment. 

Responsibilities

• Coaching and Leadership: Collaborate with the head coach to implement effective coaching strategies that develop players’ technical skills, tactical understanding, and overall performance. Foster a team culture rooted in discipline, accountability, and sportsmanship. 
• Recruitment: Identify and recruit prospective student-athletes who meet LIU’s academic and athletic standards. Develop strong relationships with high school and club coaches, as well as recruiting networks. 
• Team Management: Support the daily operations of the program including practice organization, match preparation, travel logistics, and student-athlete welfare. 
• Academic Support: Partner with academic support services to ensure student athletes maintain strong academic standing and make progress toward their degrees. 
• Compliance: Uphold NCAA, conference, and university regulations at all times. Promote a program committed to integrity and ethical standards. 
• Community Engagement: Represent LIU and the soccer program within the campus and local communities. Assist in outreach initiatives and foster connections with alumni and supporters. 
• Budget Management: Assist with aspects of the program budget, ensuring efficient and responsible use of resources. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level or comparable high-level playing or coaching experience. Demonstrated success in recruiting and player development. 
•  Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to mentor and motivate student-athletes both on and off the field. 
• Knowledge: Thorough understanding of NCAA rules and regulations. 
• Personal Attributes: Commitment to the holistic development of student-athletes. High ethical standards, strong work ethic, and a team-first mentality. Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, administration, and university departments. 
• Previous coaching experience at an NCAA Division I institution. 
• Demonstrated success in recruiting top-level student-athletes. 
• Experience with community engagement and building program visibility

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. 

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