William Paterson University invites applications for the full-time 10-month position of Men’s Head Soccer Coach.

Reporting to the Director of Athletics and Recreation, the Men’s Head Soccer Coach is responsible for administering all phases of the men’s soccer program.

Department overview:

The William Paterson University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation is an integral part of the University’s overall mission to provide its students with a comprehensive educational experience, one that stresses the importance of academic, personal, emotional, social and physical development.

As a part of the University’s Division of Student Development, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation extends the learning environment beyond the classroom to enrich student-athletes’ educational growth, providing them with the opportunities and means to be successful both in the classroom and the athletic arena.

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Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develops, organizes and administers a competitive Division III intercollegiate men’s soccer program.    
• Recruits student-athletes within guidelines of William Paterson University and the NCAA. 
• Works collaboratively with Office of Admissions. 
• Monitors academic progress of student-athletes, and develops and implements strategy for retention.
• Executes practice organization and develops match strategy.
• Cultivates student-athletes’ skill and strategy related to the sport.
• Coordinates match schedule and travel arrangements.
• Assists with development of team budget and abide by same.
• Develops working relationship with athletic administration and support staff in the overall management of the men’s soccer program. 
• Recommends the hiring of assistant coaches and supervises same.    
• Attends meetings, open house, and workshops as required.   
• Adheres to all university, NCAA and NJAC policies and procedures and educate student-athletes about the same.
• Actively cultivates and communicates with alumni.
• Participates in fundraising and community service activities.
• Supervises home games as described in site supervision manual for winter/spring athletic contests. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications – the ideal candidate must have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three (3) or more years coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, or club level
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and coach student-athletes
• Certification in CPR/AED. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and virtual communication (email, Teams, Zoom).

Additional, preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Collegiate level men’s soccer coaching experience
• Head coaching experience
• Recruitment of qualified student-athletes at the collegiate level
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III bylaws, rules and regulations

Personal attributes and traits:

• Demonstrated capacity to objectively listen, understand, and accurately interpret what someone else is saying.
• Capable of effectively navigating the complexities of competing wants and needs in a complex and diverse work environment.
• Ability to understand the essential factors of a situation and effectively bring together the necessary resources to address issues, solve problems, and advance institutional mission.
• Able to readily modify, respond to and integrate change with minimal personal resistance.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and internal strength when coping with external and internal pressures.

Invitation to apply:

Interested candidates will be prompted to:

• Complete an application
• Submit a cover letter & CV

Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. General questions related to this application process, please contact talent@wpunj.edu

 
About William Paterson:  

William Paterson University is the third most diverse public university in New Jersey. As a longstanding member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), we have been designated by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. William Paterson University is also proud to be designated as a NASA MSI (Minority Serving Institution). The University offers undergraduate and graduate academic programs that range from liberal arts and sciences to pre-professional and professional programs; it enrolls over 8,000 students from across the country and from over 40 nations. The University is situated on a beautiful, 370-acre suburban campus in Wayne, New Jersey, just twenty miles west of New York City.