Assistant Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track Coach

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Position Title Assistant Men's and Women's Cross Country / Track Coach Position Number 898076 School / Division Cross Country (division) Department Full-Time or Part-Time Full-Time Description Reporting to the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting in ensuring the program’s success as it relates to the skill development and performance of the student-athletes, as well as the recruitment, retention, and conduct of the student-athletes.

Hofstra University, an NCAA Division I institution and member of the Colonial Athletic Association, is seeking a highly motivated individual for the full-time position of Assistant Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track Coach.

This position requires working weekends and holidays and attending athletic events as appropriate. Candidates must be willing and able to organize and handle all aspects of administration and adhere to the rules and regulations of Hofstra University, Hofstra Athletics, the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), and the NCAA.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Assists with the player development as it relates to proper technique, advanced skill instruction, and competition strategy.
• Assists with evaluation and recruitment of student-athletes.
• Evaluates the performance, conduct, and abilities of individuals and groups as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Assists, develops, and participates in program planning, contest preparation, practice sessions, game day activities, and the coordination of game and practice schedules.
• Monitors and assists in areas as assigned including strength and conditioning, recruitment, academic enhancement, equipment, financial planning and budgeting, purchasing, and fundraising.
• Participates in public relations activities and community outreach programs as well as marketing and development initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant coaching experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collegiate coaching experience
• Collegiate cross country / track experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.

Special Instructions Please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references along with your application.

Deadline 11 / 15 / 2024 Date Posted 09 / 05 / 2024 EEO Statement Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Salary / Salary Range $36,000 ($6,000 annual car stipend)