Head Coach, Track and Field

Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position

Head Coach, Track and Field

Position Number

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Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position

Head Coach, Track and Field

Position Number

A02995

FLSA

Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week

35

Department

Men's Track

Campus

Rose Hill

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Hybrid Policy:

Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Governance, the Head Coach, Track and Field, will provide strategic leadership to all areas of the men’s and women’s cross country, indoor track & field, and outdoor track & field programs.

This position requires frequent travel, as well as evening and weekend hours.

Essential Functions

Leads the organization, planning, teaching, and coaching of all practices and games.

Develops and implements strategies to improve student-athlete skill development through practice and meets.

Oversees the identification, evaluation, and recruitment of quality student-athletes in compliance with University, Atlantic 10 Conference and NCAA policies.

Manages the annual operating budget and respective fund raising gift account.

Fund raises to support the program and operating budget.

Represents the University at internal and external marketing, public relations, and fund raising events as requested.

Maintains strong university relationships with admissions, financial aid, and residential life, dining services, development office and the office of academic advising.

Complies with all NCAA, Atlantic 10 Conference and University rules and regulations.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Supervises individual contributors (admin, clerical, maintenance) and, based on scope, occasionally other managers. Handles hiring, training, development, performance management, and corrective action, with significant input on compensation decisions.

Additional Functions

Operates University-owned or leased vehicles to transport students, staff, and/or equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and insurance requirements.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree.

Minimum of 5 years successful coaching and recruiting.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.

High level organizational skills.

Strong and interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License.

Minimum Starting Salary

$92,500

Maximum Starting Salary

$102,500

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | A1084P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Start Date | ASAP | | Posting Date | 06/22/2026 | | Special Instructions | | | EEO Statement |
Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. |

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

| Sitting | Often | | Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) | Often | | Hearing, Listening, Talking | Often | | Standing | Often | | Walking | Often | | Running | Seldom | | Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling | Often | | Climbing stairs | Often | | Climbing ladders | Not Required | | Reaching overhead | Often | | Pulling, pushing | Often | | Shoveling | Not Required | | Lifting – up to 20 pounds | Seldom | | Lifting – up to 50 pounds | Not Required | | Lifting – over 50 pounds | Not Required |

Work Environment

| Work Environment | Office Environment:  Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Outdoor Environment:  Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions., Noise: There is sufficient noise to require one to regularly shout in order to be heard above the noise level. |

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have an understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Do you have a minimum of 5 years successful coaching and recruiting?

   • Yes
   • No

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