Assistant Coach, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Head Coach, Track and Field, the Assistant Coach will assist with coaching, teaching, instructing, planning, and recruiting for the women's and men's cross country and track programs. This position requires frequent travel, as well as evening and weekend hours.

Essential Functions

• Assists the Head Coach in all aspects of practice and meet coaching.
• Provides skill instruction for student-athletes, including individual skill sessions, small groups, and total team training.
• Provides student-athlete mentorship and life skill development.
• Coordinates, identifies, evaluates, and recruits quality student-athletes in compliance with University, Atlantic 10, and NCAA regulations and policies.
• Develops contacts and relationships with pertinent cross country/track and field clubs and organizations, as well as high school coaches/programs.
• Maintains an efficient and effective tracking and evaluation system.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Complies with all NCAA, Atlantic 10, and University rules and regulations.

Management Responsibilities

May provide peer-level coordination or subject-matter guidance to colleagues performing similar work and/or student, part-time workers, including helping organize tasks, clarify priorities, or review work for quality or consistency.

Additional Functions

• Attends fundraising and community service events upon request to support the program.
• Operates University-owned or leased vehicles to transport students, staff, and/or equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and insurance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a coach or student-athlete or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High-level organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and motivation to building a successful program.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Docs, and proficiency with social media tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coaching experience in an NCAA program.
• Valid Driver's License.

Pay

Minimum Starting Salary: $66,600 / Maximum Starting Salary: $66,600

Schedule

Scheduled Hours Per Week: 35

Benefits

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.