Assistant Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Coach in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education

EXPIRED

Columbia University in the City of New York: Intercollegiate Athletics

Location

01 - Morningside

Open Date

Columbia University in the City of New York: Intercollegiate Athletics

Location

01 - Morningside

Open Date

May 21, 2024

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$62,400 - $65,000

Description

SCOPE: The Assistant Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Coach in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education provides administrative, instructional, and recruiting support services under the direction and supervision of the Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Coach.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Achieving a high level of competency in sport skill instruction, motivation, and conduct of practice sessions under the direction of the Head Men’s and Women's Cross Country and Track & Field Coach.
• Recruiting student athletes effectively under the direction of the Head Men’s and Women's Cross Country and Track & Field Coach.
• Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to NCAA, Ivy League Conference, University, and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education rules and regulations and/or Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrating a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic development, as well as the athletic welfare of student athletes.
• Demonstrating excellent writing, speaking, and listening abilities.
• Participating in continuing education conferences, workshops, or meetings to increase professional skills and knowledge.
• Exhibiting leadership and professional behavior in dealing with student athletes.
• Completing all assignments made by the Head Men’s and Women's Cross Country and Track & Field Coach including but not limited to budget management, scheduling, and fundraising.
• Contributing to the maintenance of good working relationships.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• A high level of competency in Track & Field skill instruction, motivation and understanding of the role of intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment.
• Strong recruiting, teaching, and coaching skills.
• An ability to build and maintain positive relationships with student athletes, staff and alumni.
• A high level of competency in Track & Field skill instruction and motivation.
• Successful background in collegiate coaching, preferably at the collegiate level.
• Demonstrated success in coaching in Track & Field, preferably at the NCAA Division 1 level.
• Proven skills in fan, friend, and fund-raising.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Knowledge and experience coaching both the pole vault & multi events.
• College coaching and recruiting experience preferred.