Cross Country/Track & Field Assistant Coach - Temporary

Union College•Schenectady, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Union College, a highly selective liberal arts institution located in Schenectady, New York is accepting applications for the position of part-time seasonal Assistant Men’s and Women's Cross Country and Track & Field Coach. The Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Programs compete in 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience.
Collegiate running/coaching experience preferred.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
Must have an 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 needed.
Ability to recruit within College, NCAA and Liberty League rules.
Must be able to work with a diverse group of individuals.

Nice To Haves

Experience in either the distance, sprints, or horizontal jumps.
Experience leading young adults

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 the weekends.
Works proactively with campus stakeholders to ensure the academic success of student-athletes.
Mentors student-athletes.
Supports aspects designated by the head coach of the program adhering to NCAA, league, and department compliance.
Pitches in to assist colleagues as needed.