Assistant Coach, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Indoor/Outdoor Track & 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

Assistant Coach, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field

Position Number

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

Assistant Coach, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field

Position Number

A11220

FLSA

Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week

35

Department

Athletic Administration

Campus

Rose Hill

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Hybrid Policy:

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

Position Summary

Reporting to the Head Coach, Track and Field, the Assistant Coach will assist with coaching, teaching, instructing, planning, and recruiting for the women’s and men’s cross country and track programs. This position requires frequent travel, as well as evening and weekend hours.

Essential Functions

Assists the Head Coach in all aspects of practice and meet coaching.

Provides skill instruction for student-athletes, including individual skill sessions, small groups, and total team training.

Provides student-athlete mentorship and life skill development.

Coordinates, identifies, evaluates, and recruits quality student-athletes in compliance with University, Atlantic 10, and NCAA regulations and policies.

Develops contacts and relationships with pertinent cross country/track and field clubs and organizations, as well as high school coaches/programs. Maintains an efficient and effective tracking and evaluation system.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Complies with all NCAA, Atlantic 10, 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

May provide peer-level coordination or subject-matter guidance to colleagues performing similar work and/or student, part-time workers, including helping organize tasks, clarify priorities, or review work for quality or consistency.

Additional Functions

Attends fundraising and community service events upon request to support the program.

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 1 year of experience as a coach or student-athlete or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

High-level organizational skills.

Demonstrated commitment and motivation to building a successful program. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Docs, and proficiency with social media tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Coaching experience in an NCAA program.

Valid Driver’s License.

Minimum Starting Salary

$66,600

Maximum Starting Salary

$66,600

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | A1118P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Start Date | ASAP | | Posting Date | 08/14/2026 | | 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 | Nearly Continuously | | Standing | Often | | Walking | Often | | Running | Often | | Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling | Often | | Climbing stairs | Seldom | | Climbing ladders | Seldom | | Reaching overhead | Often | | Pulling, pushing | Seldom | | Shoveling | Not Required | | Lifting – up to 20 pounds | Seldom | | Lifting – up to 50 pounds | Seldom | | 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 a minimum of 1 year of experience as a coach or student-athlete or an equivalent combination of education and experience?

   • Yes
   • No

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