Job Summary: The Head Soccer Coach will be responsible for leading, coaching, and managing the men’s program at HACC ,ensuring the development of student-athletes both on and off the field. This includes managing all aspects of the program including practice planning, competition strategy, recruitment, academic support, NJCAA eligibility, and fostering a positive, competitive team environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student-athlete success and the mission of HACC.

Key Responsibilities:
Coaching and Team Management:
Develop and implement comprehensive coaching plans and strategies for the soccer program.
Foster a positive and competitive team culture that encourages individual and team success.
Manage and oversee player development, including on-field skills, tactics, fitness, and mental resilience.

Recruitment:
Establish and maintain relationships with high school coaches, club teams, and other relevant recruitment channels.
Monitor prospective student-athletes' academic performance, character, and athletic potential .
Player Development & Academic Support:
Provide guidance and mentorship to student-athletes to ensure academic success and personal growth.
Monitor student-athletes’ academic performance and collaborate with the academic support staff to ensure eligibility and academic success.

Program Administration:
Manage team travel schedules, and equipment
Assist with scheduling of practices, games, and tournaments.

Communication:
Work closely with the WARE staff to ensure the alignment of soccer program goals with the broader goals of the department.
Represent the soccer program at college events and recruiting functions.
Leadership and Collaboration:
Assist in fundraising efforts, camps , sponsorships, and community outreach programs to support the program. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree

Minimum of 3 years of coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level, with a proven track record of success in coaching and player development.

Knowledge & Skills:

In-depth understanding of the rules and strategies of soccer.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to recruit top-tier student-athletes and build a competitive team.
Understanding of NJCAA regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to foster positive relationships with diverse student-athletes and staff.

Licensing Requirements:

Certifications: Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel for away games and recruiting purposes. 
CPR/First aid/AED certified; Compliance with PA ACT 15.

Hiring Range: $5,000-$10,000

Preferred Qualifications: Soccer coaching certifications (e.g., USSF, NSCAA)

Job Type: Casual

If part time, hours per week: Varies

About Us: www.hacc.edu

Our Purpose: Learning for all; learning for life.

Our Diversity Statement: As an institution of higher education, HACC recognizes its responsibility to maintain an environment that affirms the diversity of people and ideas.

HACC embraces, supports, and actively pursues a policy of inclusiveness that reflects and appreciates the diversity of the community it serves and the world in which we live.

The Board of Trustees and the President lead HACC’s commitment to open access to education, diversity, cultural sensitivity, and equal opportunity in employment. This commitment serves to promote a college-wide environment of collegiality, inclusiveness, respect, and cultural competence.

Our Core Values: A Circle of Caring

Caring by Creating Our Future Together

• We work together to shape and build our preferred future.
• We encourage and celebrate creativity and innovation.
• We set high goals and strive to achieve them.
• We strive to provide exceptional service to all who help shape our future.

Caring for Each Other

• We are gateways to student success and opportunity.
• We promote respect, collegiality, diversity and equity-mindedness in all we say and do.
• We nurture awareness and cultural sensitivity to create a climate of trust.
• We are growth-minded, believing that each of us is capable of learning, developing and growing to support our mission.

Caring by Doing What is Right

• We are honest and hold each other and ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
• We provide the most accurate information available in all communications.
• We are transparent about our decisions as individuals and teams.
• We embrace broad engagement in the shared governance process.