Jim earned six letters at Parma Sr. He was a two-time All-LEL honoree in cross-country and three-time in track. In college, Jim also earned six letters. He was a three-time Division II All-American in Cross-Country at Edinboro State University. He earned All-Conference honors three times in cross-country and six times in track. He was a member of the two-time Division II NCAA national championship team and two-time runner-up squads. Jim also was a two-time national qualifier in the steeplechase. He is a member of the Edinboro State University Hall of Fame and his Edinboro team was inducted into the NCAA Cross-Country Hall of Fame.  

Manocchio is a charter member of the Parma Senior High School Athletic Hall of Fame, inducted in 2007.