Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Coach / Assistant Track and Field Coach (Distance) HV-NTP-101326

Hudson Valley Community College•City of Troy, NY

1d•$7,500 - $7,500•Onsite

About The Position

Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) is seeking an experienced, dynamic, capable, creative, and caring individual to join their team as a Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Coach/ Assistant Track and Field Coach (Distance) on the Non-Teaching Professional staff for the Department of Athletics. This role reports to the Director of Athletics and/or their designee. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college and is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State. Hudson Valley provides educational access to a diverse community of traditional and non-traditional learners in an environment that fosters lifelong learning and freedom of inquiry and expression. Hudson Valley values equity, inclusion, and dignity for all.

Requirements

Associate degree or completion of 60 college credits from an accredited college or university.
Background in cross country and distance running through coaching and/or competitive experience.
Candidates must understand the needs of community college student-athletes and demonstrate a commitment to their academic and athletic success.
Must be able to manage multiple priorities and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
Applicants must also possess a valid New York State driver license.
Must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience coaching cross country and distance events at high school or collegiate level
Demonstrated ability to recruit and develop student-athletes.

Responsibilities

Organize and direct the men’s and women’s cross-country program, including practice planning, athlete development and meet preparation.
Coach middle-distance and distance runners during the indoor and outdoor track and field seasons.
Develop training plans that support progression across all three seasons, coordinating workouts and competition schedules with the Head Track and Field Coach.
Identify and recruit prospective student-athletes for cross country and track and field.
Monitor academic progress and connect student-athletes with appropriate college support services.
Coordinate cross country meet scheduling, entries, travel and equipment needs with the athletics staff.
Attend scheduled practices and competitions and supervise student-athletes during team travel.
Maintain training and competition records and provide program updates as requested.
Follow College, NJCAA and Region III policies and eligibility requirements.
Complete other assigned responsibilities related to the programs.