Men's Soccer Club Coach

Men's Soccer Club Coach

Company:
State University of New York at Cortland

Job Location:

Category:
Athletics - Coaching

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time

Salary Range: $4000

Salary Determination
Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position's major responsibilities, the applicant's background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university's strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

If Part-Time, enter FTE: Varies

Is this a temporary position?
Yes

If Temporary, enter End Date: 05/20/2027

Position Summary
The Club Coach provides instruction, leadership, and supervision for the university's Men's Soccer Club sport program. The coach supports student-athletes in skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship while promoting safety, inclusion, and compliance with university and club sports policies. This role emphasizes student leadership development and competitive readiness within a recreational or intercollegiate club sport environment.

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland's Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings

Major Responsibilities

Coaching & Instruction

• Plan and conduct practices, training sessions, and skill development activities appropriate to the level of club participants
• Provide instruction on sport-specific techniques, strategy, and rules
• Promote safe participation and enforce applicable safety standards

Competition & Program Support

• Attend and coach at competitions, matches, or tournaments as scheduled
• Prepare the team for competition through game planning and performance feedback
• Support student officers in organizing practices, competitions, and team activities

Student Development & Leadership

• Foster teamwork, inclusion, sportsmanship, and positive conduct
• Serve as a mentor and role model emphasizing personal responsibility and leadership
• Reinforce university values and behavioral expectations

Administrative & Compliance Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with student leaders and Campus Recreation staff
• Ensure compliance with university policies, Club Sports guidelines, and applicable league rules
• Report incidents, injuries, or conduct concerns to the appropriate university officials
• Participate in required trainings, meetings, or certifications

Supervision & Risk Management

• Monitor practices and competitions to ensure a safe environment
• Respond appropriately to emergencies following university protocols
• Support adherence to risk management and concussion or injury procedures

Other

• Assist with recruitment or outreach activities as directed
• Provide input on equipment needs or scheduling
• Support fundraising or community engagement activities (optional and student-led)
• Travel to competitions or events may be required

Functional and Supervisory Relationships
Reports to the Associate Director of Campus Recreation.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience in the sport being coached
• Ability to effectively teach, communicate, and work with college-aged students
• Commitment to promoting a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as required by practice and competition schedules
• Ability to meet university background check requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior coaching or playing experience at the collegiate, club, or competitive level
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification (or ability to obtain within a designated timeframe)
• Familiarity with student-led club sports programs
• We prefer that Instructors have at least one year's teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication skills, including clear instruction, constructive feedback, and conflict resolution
• Effective time management and organization skills to balance practices, events, and administrative tasks
• Leadership skills that promote team cohesion, accountability, and sportsmanship
• Ability to collaborate effectively with club officers, campus staff, and other coaches
• Basic administrative skills (e.g., scheduling, tracking attendance, communicating via email or team platforms)
• Ability to motivate and engage student-athletes in a positive, development-focused manner
• Ability to adapt coaching methods to different learning styles and experience levels
• Ability to model appropriate behavior and serve as a positive role model for students
• Ability to maintain composure during competition and respond effectively to changing situations
• Ability to enforce rules and standards consistently while fostering an inclusive environment
• Ability to identify performance issues and implement constructive improvement plans
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and occasional travel as required by the club schedule

EEO Statement
The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.

Posting Number: S25114

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