Assistant Coach, Women's and Men's Track & Field

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Position Title:

Assistant Coach, Women's and Men's Track & Field

Department/School:

Position Title:

Assistant Coach, Women's and Men's Track & Field

Department/School:

Executive Affairs

Salary/Pay Rate:

$60,000

Job Summary:

The Athletics Department at Marist College invites applications for a full-time, 12-month position as an Assistant Coach, Women's & Men's Track & Field. The Assistant Coach, Women’s and Men’s Track & Field, is responsible for assisting and implementing all phases of the women’s and men’s track program – with special emphasis on the multi events, including, but not limited to: event coaching in jumps, throws, hurdles and sprints – in accordance with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, MAAC and Marist College. The coach’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to: recruiting qualified student-athletes from a diverse background (ethnically and geographically) who can compete in a highly selective academic environment, scheduling of away competitions and coordinating travel with the Associate Athletic Director, Business Operations, supporting the academic progress of student-athletes; working with the track coaching staff in preparing and managing the budget; scheduling and conducting practice sessions in all event areas across a wide spectrum of student-athlete events in track and field; and, implementing strategies for developing and motivating student-athletes to perform at maximum levels – including enhanced motivational techniques and an emphasis on the mental health and well-being of all student-athletes in the program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

3-5 years relevant work experience

Valid driver's license

Essential Functions:

Evaluation and recruitment of qualified student-athletes from a diverse talent pool (ethnically and geographically) and in a wide array of events in the sport of track and field, with the goals of building a broad-based program within the framework of academic and athletic success.

Work with the existing coaching staff to oversee the plan for each men’s and women’s track & field season, including competitive schedule and practices, i.e., scheduling facilities, administration of practice schedule, overseeing travel arrangements for away competition and strategizing with coaches with regard to the most competitive meet entries alignment.

Ensure compliance of the program with all NCAA, MAAC and Marist College rules, regulations, and policies.

Work with Director of Women’s and Men’s Track & Field/Cross Country and other coaches on successful implementation of practice protocols.

Manage operating budget. Determine fiscal requirements and prepare budgetary recommendations; monitor, verify and reconcile expenditures of budgeted funds.

Assist and support the Director as needed in all efforts to raise funds to support the program and department, with specific emphasis on cultivating and growing strong alumni relations.

Take part in scheduled compliance education sessions and successfully complete department and College orientation programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.

Unlimited paid sick time.

14+ paid holidays per year.

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).

Life insurance.

Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.

403(b) defined contribution plan:

First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.

College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.

Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.

Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist College.

403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.

Tuition Benefits:

Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.

College pays 100% tuition only.

Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the College.

About the Department/School:

The Athletics Program is committed to be competitive at the NCAA Division I or other member conference level, to offer equitable opportunities to all students and staff, and to advance their welfare, health, and safety. A conference leader in athletic and academic success, the Marist College Department of Athletics sponsors 23 Division I Sports that compete in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) and the Pioneer Football League (PFL – Football Championship Subdivision). In its history, Marist is the MAAC all-time leader in conference championships and overall Commissioner’s Cups, an award that celebrates overall excellence and athletic achievement. The Red Foxes have led the conference in MAAC Academic Honor Roll for 19 straight seasons.

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #1 in the nation by the U.S. State Department’s “Open Doors Report” and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist’s Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Administrative (Exempt)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, Evenings, Weekends, Occasional Holidays

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist College Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.