Associate Head Men's Soccer Coach

Associate Head Men’s Soccer Coach

Pre-College Development Academy - Charlotte, NC

Starting Salary - negotiable with experience

Relocation costs available

Start Date - August 2024

The Pre-College Development Academy is seeking a full time Associate Head Men's Soccer Coach to join the #1 Post High School soccer program in the United States. The Associate Head Coach will develop, promote, and supervise all facets of the men’s soccer program. PCDA (U19 - U23) has been designed to bridge the gap between youth soccer and the next level, whatever that looks like for the student athlete. PCDA is the United States first network of post high school academies which will serve as a platform to ready the student athletes for the next level in a year round soccer and academic program.

Benefits of a Student Athlete joining the PCDA

• Preserving NCAA and NAIA eligibility
• Earning AA degree or credits towards bachelor's degree
• Graduate PCDA as an academic junior but athletic freshman with 4 years left to play
• Full time sports performance program
• World class Sports Analysis
• Resort style living accommodations
• 11 month season with 40+ matches
• Earn a coaching license while playing
• International travel

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coaching: practice planning and game preparation following a curriculum that has been pre-designed to develop the whole athlete both technically, tactically, physically and psychologically.
• Recruiting: Talent identification and evaluation, correspondence, assistance with admission process. Upon entering the Pre-College DA, the student athletes will, in coordination with the Director of Soccer Operations and Head coach, have a predetermined exit strategy to the next level, both academically and athletically
• Budget development and management
• Student-athlete development: mentoring to include individual and team dynamics, team rules and conduct, leadership development, commitment to safety and well-being of student-athletes
• Academic monitoring of student-athletes: commitment to furthering their education
• Public Relations: Represent The Pre-College Development Academy as the face of Men's Soccer in a growing soccer community and evolving soccer environment. Engage in media and speaking engagements with youth soccer clubs, local high schools, tournaments and showcases, advance relationships with supporters and local youth organizations, create effective professional working relationships with student-athletes and Pre-College DA partners.
• Fundraising: Develop camp/clinic/combine program and community outreach programs.

Required Qualifications: -

• Bachelor's degree master's degree preferred
• Ability to show depth of network within the soccer community in the United States
• Progressive coaching experience, with at least 5 years as a head coach or equivalent applicable experience. Must show a demonstrated ability to recruit student athletes
• Evidence of ability to manage all aspects of a collegiate soccer program
• Evidence of ability to recruit talented student-athletes to Division I, II or III program
• Knowledge of NCAA/NAIA Division rules and regulations
• Commitment to academic success of student-athletes
• Evidence of a valid driver's license, and/or ability to acquire a legal driver's license and secure a CDL license before employment.
• Evidence of ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Familiarity with recruiting and scouting software as well as ability to learn various forms of technology
• Familiarity with strength and conditioning philosophy and techniques
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication both orally and in writing
• Evidence of strong organizational skills, including basic accounting practices
• College and/or professional playing experience
• CPR qualifications or ability to gain them within 90 days of hire

Application Procedure:

This position carries a large amount of responsibility in recruitment and placing our athletes at the next level. Please complete the attached google form. No resumes will be reviewed until a complete application has been received.

Resume and Cover letter required. No phone calls or agencies please.

No immigration sponsorship available. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Notice - The Pre-College Development Academy is an Equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Gym membership
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Grade levels:

• High school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary requirements?
• Given this role within PCDA carries a large amount of recruitment responsibility, Please outline in detail your connections within the high school elite boys programs throughout the United States. We require our coaching team to carry 36-40 players per academy.
• This role within PCDA includes our coaching staff to work with our athletes in placing them into college. Please describe your experience and connections within college soccer.

Ability to Relocate:

• Pineville, NC 28134: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person