Assistant Coach - Cross Country/Track & Field (81676)

Iona University•New Rochelle, NY

About The Position

Iona University is seeking a motivated, knowledgeable, and student-athlete-focused Assistant Coach for its Cross Country/Track & Field programs. The Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach with program administration, recruiting, training, competition preparation, and student-athlete development. The role contributes to a competitive, positive, and inclusive team environment while supporting student-athletes’ academic, athletic, personal, and professional growth. The Assistant Coach helps plan and conduct practices and training sessions, provides technical instruction, supports individualized training and competition strategies, evaluates performance, and assists with team travel and meet operations. The role also recruits and supports prospective student-athletes, monitors academic progress, collaborates with university support personnel, and assists with program operations and administration. The position requires compliance with NCAA, conference, and university rules and policies, completion of required rules education and training, and promotion of integrity. The coach supports Iona University’s mission and Athletics Department priorities and performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics. Evening, weekend, holiday, and travel availability is required as dictated by the athletic calendar. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Collegiate coaching experience or relevant experience in cross country and/or track & field.
Strong knowledge of training principles, competitive preparation, and student-athlete development.
Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with student-athletes, coaches, university personnel, and external constituents.
Commitment to academic success, student-athlete welfare, and institutional integrity.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required by the athletic calendar.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting practices, workouts, and training sessions for cross country and track & field student-athletes.
Provide technical instruction and coaching consistent with the program’s training philosophy and competitive objectives.
Support individualized training plans, performance goals, and competition strategies.
Evaluate student-athlete performance and provide constructive feedback.
Assist with team travel, meet preparation, competition management, and post-competition evaluations.
Promote sportsmanship, accountability, leadership, teamwork, and a positive team culture.
Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes who align with Iona University’s academic and athletic standards.
Build and maintain relationships with high school and club coaches, prospective student-athletes, and their families.
Assist with recruiting communications, campus visits, official and unofficial visits, and recruiting events.
Maintain recruiting records and assist with roster management and student-athlete retention initiatives.
Support prospective student-athletes through admissions and enrollment in coordination with university offices.
Monitor student-athlete academic progress and encourage academic accountability.
Collaborate with academic support staff, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning personnel, and other university departments to support student-athlete well-being and performance.
Promote compliance with university policies and expectations for student-athlete conduct, and serve as a positive mentor and role model.
Assist with the day-to-day operations and administration of the Cross Country/Track & Field programs.
Support team scheduling, equipment management, practice planning, travel arrangements, and meet logistics.
Assist with budget management and purchasing in accordance with departmental procedures, as assigned.
Participate in team and departmental meetings, recruiting activities, camps, clinics, and other Athletics initiatives as assigned.
Contribute to program evaluation, performance tracking, and long-term planning.
Transport student-athletes and team personnel to practices, competitions, team events, and other approved activities using university vehicles, as assigned.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with applicable NCAA, conference, and Iona University rules, regulations, and policies.
Complete required rules education and institutional training; promote integrity and report potential compliance concerns through appropriate channels.
Support the mission, values, and strategic priorities of Iona University and the Athletics Department.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics.