Assistant Cross Country Coach

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• Title: Assistant Cross Country Coach
• Department: Athletics-Track and Field
• Campus: Brooklyn, New York

• Date Posted: 01/09/2024

• Salary: $60,001-$70,000

• FLSA: Exempt

• Starting Date: As soon as possible

• Contact: Please submit an online application

The Assistant Cross Country Coach at Long Island University will be responsible for assisting the head coach with the overall development and management of the men’s and women’s cross-country program. This position includes coaching, recruitment, student-athlete development, program administration and fiscal management responsibilities, as well as development and implementation of a strategic plan for the program.

Position Summary: Assists with the recruitment of prospective student-athletes, provides game-day coaching, and practice preparation, as well as program administrative responsibilities within the Athletics Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Assistant Coach is charged with several major duties in connection with the cross-country program, including:

•Serves as a critical leader in fostering a campus culture in which differences are embraced and works to advance the University’s mission of diversity and inclusion.

•Ability to recruit highly qualified prospective student-athletes who demonstrate the potential to be successful academically and productive contributors to the cross-country program.

•Mentor and monitor student-athlete development; ensuring academic and athletic success, citizenship, sportsmanship and positive values.

•Responsible for competition strategy, event day coaching, and practice preparation in accordance with NCAA and Conference regulations.

•Assist with maintaining the program’s operating budget and the development and implementation of a fundraising strategic plan.

•Maintain relationships with all facets of the Department of Athletics, including the athletic training/strength and conditioning staff, compliance coordinator, athletic media relations staff, home events coordinator and all other staff members responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Department of Athletics.

•Promote the Department of Athletics and cross-country program through community events, public speaking, fundraising, and marketing.

•Ensure compliance with all policies, rules and regulations set forth by Long Island University, the athletics department and the NCAA.

Successful candidate must have a bachelor's degree and previous coaching experience. Candidates should also possess an enthusiasm for working with individual athletes, a strong cross-country background, excellent oral and written communication skills, a solid work-ethic, and a commitment to NCAA rules. Strong computer skills are a plus.

LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regards to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.