The Assistant Coach/Goalie Coach for SUNY Cortland Men's & Women's Soccer assists in all aspects of the administration and operation of a nationally competitive athletic program. Cortland Athletics fosters a student-athlete environment conducive to excellence in athletics, academics, and personal growth through diverse and inclusive experiences at the university and the community.

This is a part-time level 3, 25% coaching position with a 9.5-month obligation (8/1-5/15).

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist the head coach with all matters pertaining to the total operation of the Goalie Coach Men's & Women's Soccer program at SUNY Cortland.
• Demonstrate effective coaching through content knowledge, practice construction and execution, and the affective dimension (e.g., interpersonal interactions, enthusiasm, respect, and rapport).
• Instruct student-athletes in physical health (strength, conditioning & skill training), individual/team concepts, and safety.
• Maintain and/or build the sport program that is competitive at the conference level.
• Supervise athletes and monitor the facilities for purposes of safety and facility security.
• Recruit prospective student-athletes in accordance with the NCAA, SUNYAC, and SUNY Cortland rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Recruit adequate numbers of student-athletes with sufficient skill to be as competitive as possible within the guidelines set by the relevant athletic conference(s) and the policies and procedures of the university.
• Assess academic performance of student-athletes at least once each semester to ensure the ongoing eligibility of athletes and monitor their academic progress; academic retention of student-athletes must at minimum mirror the retention rate of the college.
• Provide general advising, mentoring, and support to student-athletes.
• Demonstrate concern for the overall welfare of student-athletes at all times.
• Ensure all documentation and paperwork is completed in a timely fashion.
• Represent the College in a professional and ethical manner, modeling outstanding sportsmanship, consistent with SUNY Cortland mission, vision, values, and campus priorities.
• Execute all of these responsibilities as assistant coach in a manner that reflects an ongoing commitment to the excellence, integrity, and success of the sports program, the department, and the university.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to recruit, inspire, mentor, coach, and teach highly talented student-athletes.
• Strong identification with and support of SUNY Cortland's mission, vision, values, and campus priorities.
• Ability to adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations of SUNY Cortland, SUNY System, and applicable athletic conferences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively – via technology, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to represent the department and college in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as needed.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to the head coaches of Men's & Women's Soccer.
• Works closely with the head coaches, coaching and support staff to ensure the success of SUNY Cortland Men's & Women's Soccer.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Playing or coaching background in the sport.

To Apply: Please submit your application through SUNY Cortland's career portal.