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Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach

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Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach

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Department:

Athletics

Locations:

Albany, NY

Posted:

May 18, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Exempt

Position ID:

200654

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About Russell Sage College:

Russell Sage College is a dynamic, comprehensive college which serves traditional students and working professionals who pursue bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses in Troy and Albany, NY. Many online programs are also offered. 
 
Creating one of the region's largest private higher education institutions with the broadest catalog of programs in the health professions and strong programs in education, business, criminal justice, the sciences, pre-med, pre-health, and arts and humanities, Russell Sage College and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) plan to merge. Russell Sage and ACPHS will collaborate over the next several years to create a plan to merge their academic portfolios and develop a facilities and people strategy, addressing workforce needs.  
 
Russell Sage College offers its faculty and staff the opportunity to make a difference every day - in the lives of students and the future of our communities.  

Job Description:

Position:  12 month, full-time administrative position reporting to the Director of Athletics. Supervises the following employees:  Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field coach(es) and student workers for game management.

Duties:   Oversight for all phases of the Cross Country and Track and field program.  Primary responsibilities include attracting, recruiting and retaining student-athletes who fit the educational mission of Russell Sage College.

Specific coaching responsibilities include:

• Practice and Meet preparation
• Game day management (facilities/team needs), coaching and travel
• Build and establish team culture that embraces competition, hard work, growth mindset and promotes equity, respect and dignity for all athletes
• Recruitment efforts including travel, written and verbal communication and scouting
• Planning and maintaining team budget
• Supervision of support staff
• Training, practice development and organization
• Compliance with NCAA and conference legislation
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

The estimated salary is $62,353 per year for 40 hours per week for 52 weeks.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• Previous college playing and/or coaching experience required
• Highly organized individual with strong writing and verbal skills
• Experience in recruiting preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to NCAA Division III philosophy

 

Additional Information:

RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere. Visit our Employment Opportunities page for additional available job openings at RSC.

Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.  

• Applications accepted until position is filled.
• Reports to: Director of Athletics

Application Instructions:

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• Resume
• Cover letter
• A list of three professional references (Name, phone number, email address etc.)

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