Head Men's Soccer Coach
Williamsport, PA
Full Time
Entry Level
Lycoming College is hiring a Head Men’s Soccer Coach
Lycoming College, one of the nation’s oldest residential liberal arts and sciences colleges, invites candidates for its Head Men’s Soccer Coach position. With a first-rate undergraduate education and an increased commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable campus community that supports all faculty, staff, and students, we are seeking candidates who can support and contribute to our mission and 2021 strategic plan.
This position is responsible for all aspects of Lycoming College’s NCAA Division III men’s soccer program and will be expected to abide by and uphold the regulations of the NCAA Division III and the Landmark Conference.
This position is a full-time, benefits-eligible position.
Who We Are:
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected residential liberal arts and sciences colleges and is becoming increasingly recognized for the quality of its experiential programming and for students gaining the skills needed upon graduation in today’s world. Students partner with faculty in doing original research, thrive in a robust program of internships, study abroad in more than two dozen countries, and compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports. Lycoming College’s strong endowment per student provides the foundation to support a first-rate undergraduate education. The College offers more than 100 majors, minors, and concentrations to about 1,100 active learners, including 30% international and domestic students of color. Students represent 25 states and territories and 15 countries.
The College proudly celebrates and values the principle of inclusive excellence. In support of its commitment to establishing an inclusive and equitable campus, Lycoming College seeks to recruit more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups with the recognition that doing so advances institutional excellence.
Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.
What will I do in this role?
Coaching (60%)
Education and Experience:
What We Offer!
Lycoming College has an excellent benefits package that includes:
Health & Wellness Benefits:
Retirement Benefits:
How do I Join the Warrior Team?
Apply directly online by submitting your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Within the cover letter, please include a description of understanding of coaching in a liberal arts environment and meeting the needs of diverse student-athletes. Application review will begin immediately and will cease once the position has been filled. Post-offer criminal history background check, ACT 153 Clearances and motor vehicle record check will occur.
Lycoming College, one of the nation’s oldest residential liberal arts and sciences colleges, invites candidates for its Head Men’s Soccer Coach position. With a first-rate undergraduate education and an increased commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable campus community that supports all faculty, staff, and students, we are seeking candidates who can support and contribute to our mission and 2021 strategic plan.
This position is responsible for all aspects of Lycoming College’s NCAA Division III men’s soccer program and will be expected to abide by and uphold the regulations of the NCAA Division III and the Landmark Conference.
This position is a full-time, benefits-eligible position.
Who We Are:
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected residential liberal arts and sciences colleges and is becoming increasingly recognized for the quality of its experiential programming and for students gaining the skills needed upon graduation in today’s world. Students partner with faculty in doing original research, thrive in a robust program of internships, study abroad in more than two dozen countries, and compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports. Lycoming College’s strong endowment per student provides the foundation to support a first-rate undergraduate education. The College offers more than 100 majors, minors, and concentrations to about 1,100 active learners, including 30% international and domestic students of color. Students represent 25 states and territories and 15 countries.
The College proudly celebrates and values the principle of inclusive excellence. In support of its commitment to establishing an inclusive and equitable campus, Lycoming College seeks to recruit more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups with the recognition that doing so advances institutional excellence.
Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.
What will I do in this role?
Coaching (60%)
- Organize and conduct practices, conditioning programs and competitive events. Instruct student-athletes with sound principles and expert skills related to soccer, prepare individual athletes and team for games, set season goals and motivate students using techniques that meet the needs of the students and that are consistent with the Lycoming College athletic program philosophy.
- Develop a competitive program in men’s soccer. Competitiveness may be demonstrated by continual improvement in conference standings, qualifying for individual or team playoffs at the conference or NCAA level, conference awards for players and/or coaches, etc. The goal is to foster an environment of continuous improvement at the team and individual level.
- With approval of the Director of Athletics, create an annual schedule that includes a balance of home and away contests; schools that are competitive from an athletic perspective; schools that reflect the same academic values as Lycoming College; and schools that include institutions within Lycoming College’s key admission recruiting areas.
- Manage, monitor and comply with the operating budget. Follow College and departmental policies regarding fiscal procedures. Provide Director of Athletics with annual cost estimates.
- Participate in fundraising through the Warrior Club program and fundraising accounts. Adhere to College policies and NCAA legislation regarding fundraising. Monitor Warrior Club and fundraising accounts to ensure a positive balance at the end of the Fiscal Year.
- Know and abide by NCAA Division III regulations and Landmark Conference rules. Successfully complete the annual NCAA “open book” rules test. Schedule compliance sessions for student-athletes prior to the start of your season.
- Maintain current roster and communicate any changes or additions to the Director of Athletics. Ensure new players are cleared with an athletic trainer and have completed compliance forms prior to participation.
- Recruit, train, and supervise assistant coaches and student-workers. Conduct annual evaluations of all continuing assistant coaches.
- Comply with the policies and procedures outlined in the Lycoming College Athletic Training handbook. Cooperate with athletic trainers to ensure student-athletes receive proper medical and physical training services.
- Direct maintenance of equipment and uniform inventory, issuance, proper care and sanitation, collection, and storage in designated on-campus facilities in coordination with the College’s Equipment Manager.
- Organize annual events that celebrates team and individual achievements such as an annual banquet, awards ceremony or other program that promotes tradition within the men’s soccer program.
- Promote the men’s soccer team, the overall athletic program and Lycoming College with team alumni, parents, and community members.
- In compliance with NCAA Division III rules and regulations for men’s soccer team, recruit student-athletes who meet the College’s admission requirements, who possess the potential to contribute to your team, and who will add positively to the student body.
- Meet the recruitment and roster goals established jointly by the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid and the Director of Athletics. Performance is judged on rolling 3-year averages.
- Submit and discuss with the Director of Athletics an annual recruitment plan that outlines the coach’s efforts to recruit student-athletes that meet the specific needs of their program (e.g. skilled positions, number of graduating players, etc.) and who can excel athletically and academically at Lycoming College.
- Represent the College at admission open houses and other events that involve prospective students.
- Monitor the academic success of student-athletes and collaborate with faculty, the Assistant Dean for Freshmen and other key personnel to promote academic success. Support the academic development of your student-athletes through graduation.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of at least 3 years collegiate coaching experience.
- Maintain current CPR/First Aid certification.
- Must have well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Be able to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Demonstrated ability with management skills to supervise student assistants.
- Ability to maintain CPR/First Aid Certification
- Pass the Open Books test for NCAA Division III regulations.
- Successful completion of ACT 153 Clearances and Motor Vehicle Record check with an active driver’s license.
What We Offer!
Lycoming College has an excellent benefits package that includes:
Health & Wellness Benefits:
- Health insurance – Lycoming College offers a wide variety of health plan options available.
- Dental insurance, including orthodontia coverage.
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
- Life & accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Cancer insurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Wellness program
- Employee assistance program
Retirement Benefits:
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 9% contributions from the College
- Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at Lycoming College
- Free tuition for eligible dependents at over 600 colleges nationwide through Tuition Exchange, Inc.
- Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at the Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Paid Parental Leave
- 14 holidays per year
- Summer hours
- 15% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks.
- Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities
- Use of the campus recreations center and gym facilities for employees
- Use of the campus Library
How do I Join the Warrior Team?
Apply directly online by submitting your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Within the cover letter, please include a description of understanding of coaching in a liberal arts environment and meeting the needs of diverse student-athletes. Application review will begin immediately and will cease once the position has been filled. Post-offer criminal history background check, ACT 153 Clearances and motor vehicle record check will occur.
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