Assistant Coach, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field
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Fordham University is hiring an Assistant Coach, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field. The Assistant Coach at Fordham University will support the Head Coach in coaching, teaching, planning, and recruiting for both men’s and women’s cross country and track programs, providing skill instruction, mentorship, and compliance with NCAA and university regulations while handling frequent travel and flexible hours.
Key focus areas include Assist the Head Coach in all aspects of practice and meet coaching, Provide skill instruction for student‑athletes in individual, small group, and team settings, and Mentor student‑athletes and develop life skills.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor’s Degree and 1+ Years Coaching Experience Or Student‑Athlete Experience Or Equivalent Combination. Important skills include Knowledge Of Jesuit Education Goals. Preferred (not required): Coaching, Recruiting, Student‑Athlete Mentorship, and Knowledge Of NCAA Regulations.
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About Fordham:
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Department: Athletic Administration
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Head Coach, Track and Field, the Assistant Coach will assist with coaching, teaching, instructing, planning, and recruiting for the women’s and men’s cross country and track programs. This position requires frequent travel, as well as evening and weekend hours.
Essential Functions:
Assists the Head Coach in all aspects of practice and meet coaching.
Provides skill instruction for student-athletes, including individual skill sessions, small groups, and total team training.
Provides student-athlete mentorship and life skill development.
Coordinates, identifies, evaluates, and recruits quality student-athletes in compliance with University, Atlantic 10, and NCAA regulations and policies.
Develops contacts and relationships with pertinent cross country/track and field clubs and organizations, as well as high school coaches/programs. Maintains an efficient and effective tracking and evaluation system.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
Complies with all NCAA , Atlantic 10, and University rules and regulations.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree.
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a coach or student-athlete or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Coaching experience in an NCAA program.
Valid Driver’s License.
Minimum Salary: $66,600
Maximum Salary: $66,600
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