Graduate Assistant Coach for Cross Country Track and Field

Department: Athletics and Recreation
Reports to: Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach
Effective Date: 8/3/26

About the Role

The graduate assistant works in conjunction with the Head Coach in all aspects related to the operation of the team program. In the absence of the Head Coach, the Graduate Assistant assumes full responsibility for the team.

Responsibilities

• Effectively recruit qualified student-athletes, meeting the annual goal set by Admissions & Athletics
• Attend recruitment trips, as needed, to recruit student athletes
• Coordinate and implement NCAA official and non-official on-campus recruiting visits
• Effectively retain student-athletes through regular engagement and monitoring
• Assist with all aspects of practice and game preparation and implementation, including individual player development
• Conduct regular and individual monitoring and mentoring sessions to assist student-athlete's academic endeavors, resulting in strong retention and graduation rates
• Assist with the development and implementation of fundraising activities
• Assist with the planning and development of community service activities
• Work with various campus constituents such as admissions, facilities, development, and academic advising
• Assist the head coach with alumni and family relations activities
• Maintain a working knowledge of all NCAA and conference rules and regulations
• Assist in general sport-specific field/facility maintenance
• Provide supervision and staffing of athletic events and special events as assigned
• Work with the head coach to supervise the team at all off-campus competitions
• Serve as additional travel coordinator for all team trips, including confirming transportation, departure times, and coordinating meals for the team while away from campus
• Coordinate all practice and game times with Assistant & Associate Athletic Directors
• Ensure compliance with all University, Conference, and NCAA rules and bylaws
• Assist with Game Operation and Game Management as needed
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach and Associate Vice President of Athletics and Recreation
• Commute to and from the Armory and off-site practice locations

Skills

• Must have sport-specific knowledge
• Previous recruiting and coaching experience
• Ability to perform sport-specific drills, demonstrate activities, and set up sport-specific training aids/facility
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and travel as needed for competitions and recruiting
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with student athletes, coaches, campus community, and alumni
• Time management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic video knowledge preferred
• Understand and monitor the team's social media account
• Understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of Manhattanville University

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Collegiate or professional playing experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Physical Requirements

• Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects
• Organizing, transporting, and setting up team-specific training aids and facility maintenance

Pay

$5,000 stipend paid over 10 months

Benefits

• Tuition Remission (9 credits per semester), subject to maintaining a 3.0 GPA each semester for a maximum of four academic semesters
• Summer classes are subject to approval
• On-Campus Housing (dorm style; single room not an option)
• Limited Meal Plan

Schedule

• Part-time, average load of 20 hours per week over the duration of the appointment period
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, overnights, and weekends
• Travel to competition(s) as assigned