Head Coach Men's Soccer

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

About this Opportunity

The Head Coach- Men's Soccer recruits student athletes, schedules games and practices and makes recommendations for scholarships; contributes to the educational mission of the University by offering education, direction and instruction in the area of men's soccer.

Purpose of Role

• Contributes to the educational mission of the University by coordinating the instruction of student-athletes in the area of men's soccer training and competition;
• Recruits student-athletes for the men's soccer program;
• Instructs methods and strategies and coaches student-athletes in men's soccer;
• Makes decisions regarding scholarships;
• Schedules practices and games;
• Responsible for the transportation and supervision of players and staff while on the road;
• Supervises assistant coaching staff and performs performance appraisals;
• Participates in sport specific and department-wide fundraising initiatives;
• Works with Vice President of Athletics, or designee, regarding specific sport budget to ensure fiscal responsibility for all aspects of program including facility rental;
• Operates the program under the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, ECC; understanding that a head coach can be suspended for a period of time without pay or terminated if found to be involved in significant or repetitive violations of NCAA regulations;
• Responsible for providing all material relevant to the team (rosters with hometowns, high schools, etc. and schedules) in a timely manner before the beginning of the season, to the athletic communications office (sports information).
• Faculty and staff are expected to maintain the confidentiality of all confidential and proprietary information (including but not limited to: student personal information, student grades, employee personal information, etc.), both during and after their employment with the University. If a faculty or staff member has a question about the confidentiality of a particular matter, he/she should consult their supervisor. Any violation of this rule shall subject the faculty /staff member to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination of employment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Athletics, or designee.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree, master's preferred in related field is required with coaching experience.
• At least three-year of coaching experience in men's soccer at an NCAA Division I, II, and/or III institution.
• Valid driver's license required. License must meet institutional insurance company rules and regulations for driving underwriting criteria.

Total Compensation

Daemen University offers a robust total compensation package that includes:

• Health insurance with an option of two plans: an HSA plan with the deductible funded by employer HSA contributions, or a copay plan.
• Dental insurance through the Guardian network.
• Vision insurance through the Guardian network, and an option between the VSP or Davis plans.
• An 8% employer contribution to the retirement savings account when employees contribute just 5%.
• Fully paid long term disability insurance, guaranteed-issue life insurance for new hires up to a volume of $150,000.
• Tuition waiver for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. Entrance in Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities to pursue education at other institutions.
• Generous time off for administrative and staff employees.