Assistant Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Coach

Exempt, regular full-time position. Not eligible for relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.

About the role

Responsible for assisting in the organization, development, and leadership of a highly competitive Division III Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field program in support of the mission and core values of Union College. The program is a member of NCAA Division III and the Liberty League. Union College sponsors 27 intercollegiate sports, 25 in Division III, with Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey competing at Division I.

Responsibilities

• Assists in recruiting and retaining top prospective student athletes who are fully engaged in the mission of Union College. Collaborates with the head coach and admissions department to arrange on-campus visits for all prospective student-athletes and their families. Ensures compliance with all recruitment policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective teaching methods and possesses excellent leadership. Travels to meets and competitions on weekends.
• Works proactively with campus stakeholders to ensure the academic success of student-athletes. Mentors student-athletes.
• Supports administrative aspects designated by the head coach, adhering to NCAA, league, and department compliance. Assists colleagues as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Coaching philosophy compatible with a liberal arts college that upholds highly selective academic standards.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.
• Ability to recruit within College, NCAA, and Liberty League rules.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collegiate coaching experience.
• Playing or coaching experience as a cross country and/or track and field athlete.
• Experience in either distance, sprints, or horizontal jumps.
• Experience leading young adults.
• Speed/power experience a plus.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $50,000–$52,500.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Winter recess break in addition to paid holidays (in accordance with policy).
• Healthcare: medical (PPO & HDHP), dental, and vision insurance (flexible spending and dependent care accounts).
• Free on-campus fitness facility access and discounts for on-campus wellness programs.
• Pre- and post-tax participation in a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Salary continuation program in the event of disability.
• Tuition exchange.

Location

Schenectady, NY