Assistant Track and Field/Cross Country Coach

Location: Utica, NY Category: Staff Job Type: Full Time Exempt Posted On: Fri Sep 4 2026 Job Description:

Position Summary:

Assists with all facets of men's and women's cross country and men's and women's indoor/outdoor track and field, including recruiting, organization and planning of practices, meet strategies, and monitoring academic progress.

Responsibilities:

• Understanding of, and adherence to, the Utica University Athletic Department philosophy, NCAA and Empire 8 rules and regulations

• Recruit and retain prospective student-athletes giving them an opportunity to compete and better themselves as athletes and individuals. This includes cross-country runners, throwers, jumpers, sprinters, and all appropriate track and field student-athletes.

• Assist with planning and running daily practice sessions to ensure student-athletes are organized and prepared.

• Provide leadership to ensure that student-athletes have a positive experience and monitor student-athletes academic success, providing direction when necessary.

• Assist with managing equipment usage, order and maintain uniforms, hurdles, etc. Assist Athletic Director with game scheduling, transportation, and work with Sports Information department to ensure all statistics and publications are accurate and updated.

• Will be required to assist with the set-up and breakdown of all track and field events in the Hutton Dome.

• Will be required to attend van training annually.

• Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators.

• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required.

• 3-5 years experience preferred.

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Certifications:

• Must be certified in first aid, CPR and AED.

Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of Cross Country and Track and Field.

• Must be certified in first aid, CPR and AED.

• Interpersonal communication skills.

• A strong commitment to diversity and work continually to enhance diversity of our students, faculty, and staff.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Must be willing to travel.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Oversee assistant coaches and team managers.

• May oversee assigned work-study students.

Driving Responsibility:

• Must maintain a clean driving record as defined by University insurance carrier guidelines.

• Motor vehicle record will be monitored regularly using NYS License Event Notification Service or License Monitor, Inc. for out of state licenses.

• Will be required to attend van training annually.

Travel:

• Travel is required.

Additional Information:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

EEO Statement

Utica University is committed to equal opportunity and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.