Part-time Cross Country / Track & Field Assistant Coach

About the role

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume. Colgate Athletics seeks to be a welcoming and diverse association of students, coaches, staff, alumni and fans in which all people are treated equitably and respectfully, and can contribute fully to our success; we share common goals, we affirm open communication and civility, we honor the sacredness of each person, we accept responsibility to act for the common good, we care for and serve one another, and we honor our history while celebrating our evolution; and, we strive to consistently perform at the upper range of our potential, to get better every day with a goal to win – to win in competition, in the classroom, in the community and in the lives of every member of the Colgate Community. Colgate Athletics Mission: To be an inclusive community of competitive excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist Colgate's track & field and cross country programs at practices and competitions. Job duties include but are not limited to skill instruction.
• Responsible for execution of specific strategic activities and outcomes within assigned sport or area, including sustained performance and execution in the following areas: adhere to Head Coach's philosophy; athletic instruction/coaching; program operations and administration as designated by Head Coach; role model behaviors and leadership for student-athletes.

Requirements

• 1-3 years experience coaching or participation in track & field and/or cross country.
• Current valid driver's license (in accordance with the University's Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy).
• Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years experience coaching or participation in track & field and/or cross country.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Paid time off
• Free parking