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About the Role

Responsible for assisting in the organization, development, and leadership of a highly competitive Division III Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field program in support of the mission and core values of Union College.

Responsibilities

• Assists in recruiting and retaining top prospective student athletes.
• Collaborates with the head coach and admissions department to arrange on-campus visits for prospective student-athletes.
• 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.
• Assists colleagues as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 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.
• Finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

Skills

• Collegiate running/coaching experience preferred.
• Collegiate Coaching Experience.
• Playing/Coaching experience as a cross country and/or track and field athlete.
• Experience in either the distance, sprints, or horizontal jumps.
• Experience leading young adults.
• Speed/Power experience a plus.
• Computer skills.

Location

• Schenectady, NY

Work Type

• Exempt
• Regular full-time

Experience Level

• Collegiate running/coaching experience preferred
• Collegiate Coaching Experience
• Playing/Coaching experience as a cross country and/or track and field athlete
• Experience in either the distance, sprints, or horizontal jumps
• Experience leading young adults
• Speed/Power experience a plus

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree required

Salary/Compensations

• $50,000-52,500 annually

Benefits

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
• Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access
• Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
• Tuition Exchange

About the Company

• The Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field program is a member of 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.
• Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity

• We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.