Head Coach Cross Country/Assistant Track

About the role

The men's and women's Head Cross Country Coach/Assistant Track and Field Coach is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of the men's and women's cross-country program including through the track and field seasons. This position manages all aspects of the program through the cross-country/track and field seasons, including coaching, recruiting, player development, staff supervision, competitive success, and compliance with university, conference, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and SUNY Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and maintain a competitive men's and women's cross-country program at the conference level.
• Plan, organize, and conduct practices, skill training, and tactical preparation in support of competitive success.
• Develop and implement competitive strategies for meets.
• Evaluate team and individual performance using video analysis and statistical tools.
• Prepare student athletes for conference and postseason competition.
• Foster a culture of accountability, sportsmanship, and excellence.
• Instruct and mentor student-athletes in sport-specific skills, team dynamics, physical conditioning, and safety.
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit student-athletes who meet athletic, academic, and institutional standards, in full compliance with NCAA, conference, and College regulations.
• Manage official and unofficial visits in compliance with NCAA, SUNYAC, and conference regulations.
• Oversee roster management and retention of student athletes.
• Promote academic achievement, progress toward degree, and graduation success.
• Provide mentorship and support for leadership, character development, and life skills, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Maintain regular and effective communication with student athletes regarding expectations and performance.
• Assess academic performance of student athletes at least once each semester.
• Collaborate with academic support services, athletic training, strength and conditioning, and mental health professionals to support student-athlete well-being.
• Support student-athlete retention by coordinating academic support and connecting students-athletes with academic coordinators and campus academic resources to promote retention outcomes comparable to the broader student populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA cross country rules and regulations
• Prior collegiate coaching and/or high school coaching experience
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain student athletes
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and extensive travel
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student athlete welfare

Skills

• Strong leadership and coaching abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Knowledge of NCAA and SUNYAC regulations
• Proficiency in sports-specific skills and techniques

Benefits

• Salary Range: $55,800 + depending on experience
• Full-time regular position
• Varying shift
• Not specified hours per week

Pay

• $55,800.00 +

Schedule

• Varies

Benefits

• Not specified

Application

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11366