Job Details

Head Mens Soccer Coach

Position Number: 6964128
Location: Purchase, NY
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Head Mens Soccer Coach

Job Title: Head Men's Soccer Coach

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Associate Vice President for Athletics & Recreation

Effective Date: 3/1/26

# of Direct Reports: 1

# of People Supported: 1

Job Description:

The position is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the Men's Soccer program including coaching, recruiting, practice planning and preparation, competition scheduling, fundraising, budgetary management, strength & conditioning, academic monitoring, and other duties as assigned. The head coach, in addition to all the requirements detailed in the essential duties and responsibilities section, 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 Associate Vice President for Athletics & Recreation.

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

Oversee and direct all aspects of coaching during practice and games
Enhance the development of the student-athletes soccer skills through team practice and one-on-one 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
Oversee the development of the JV Program. Hire and develop JV coaching staff
Provide direction to the Strength and Conditioning coach as to the desired training goals
Understand current and changing NCAA, Skyline Conference, and Manhattanville Compliance Policy and Procedures as they relate to the soccer programs
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 University 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
Responsible for the scheduling of contests
Performs other additional 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 game-day supervision duties of other sporting events as assigned
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, athletics 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, weights, cones, etc.
Ability to physically perform coaching tasks such as demonstrating a drill to players
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Travel required for competitions and recruiting.
Perform game-day supervision duties of other sporting events as assigned which could result in lifting items more than 50lbs

Hours Expectation:

Full-time, 35 hours 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.

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu to ask for assistance.

Job Type: Full Time
Pay: Starting: $57,376

To apply, visit https://mville.exacthire.com/job/193446