The coach will teach advanced skills in track and field events, plan daily practices, and mentor student-athletes for athletic and academic growth. Additionally, they will serve as the Recruiting Coordinator, managing outreach to prospective students and coordinating campus visits.
Requirements summary
A bachelor's degree is required, with a master's preferred, along with at least four years of experience as a coach or collegiate athlete. Candidates must possess a valid U.S. driver's license and be CPR/AED certified by the time of employment.
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Job description
The Part Time Assistant Track & Field Coach/Recruiting Coordinator will assist the head coach by teaching advanced skills and techniques in track or field events (preferably with expertise in throws, jumps, vaults, or sprints). The coach will assist with daily practice planning and implementation. The successful candidate will coach student-athletes during practices to improve sport skill proficiency and improve team concepts. The assistant coach will provide feedback and analysis of each competition as well as mentor student-athletes for personal, academic, and athletic growth.
Salary: $19,200-$20,300, 10-month position
Recruting Coordinator Responsibilities
Overall assistance with achieving annual recruiting goals for men's and women's track and field and cross country teams.
Marketing the Alfred University track and field programs to cultivate and recruit prospective applicants.
Communicating with high school and club track and field coaches regarding prospective students.
Corresponding with prospective student-athletes consistently.
Organizing and/or assisting with prospective student campus visits.
Attending high school and club track meets to identify quality candidates.
Entering recruiting data in athletic department database.
Completing routine office work and reports related to recruitment.
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
Teaching, coaching, and mentoring student-athletes.
Set up and tear down of facility for practice and competition. Practice and competition analysis.
Recruiting student-athletes on and off-campus.
Other Duties & Responsbilities
Assist in the teaching and supervision of student-athletes.
Demonstrate competence in sport skill instruction.
Conduct small group and large group practice sessions under the direction of the head coach.
Adhere to all sport governing, department, and institutional rules and policies.
Demonstrate a sincere interest in the personal, academic, and athletic growth of student-athletes.
Exhibit supportive and cooperative behavior pursuing sport program goals set by the head coach.
Demonstrate leadership ability and professional behavior.
Effectively complete tasks assigned by the head coach or full-time assistant coach.
Transport students in a University vehicle to practice and/or competition.
Maintains a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated equipment and supplies including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SOS) information pertaining to any hazards associated with their work environment.
Safety: Participate in safety training and comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Participates in all required assigned trainings.
Highly effective written and oral communication skills.
A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and a high degree of cultural competence and respect for a wide range of identities and experience.
Contributes to the overall success of the University by performing other duties as assigned.
Candidate must have a minimum of four years as a head or assistant track and field coach and/or collegiate track and field student-athlete.
Preference for a candidate that has coaching or college competitive experience in throws, jumps, vaults, or sprints.
Possess highly effective communication skills.
Willing to take initiative.
Highly reliable, flexible, and adaptable.
Knowledge of and ability to use sport-related technology is an asset.
Must have a valid U.S. driver's license.
Must be CPR and AED certified by the time of employment.
Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
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Alfred University (AU) was founded on principles of social justice in 1836 by liberal, independent thinkers who placed high value on education for all citizens. The University has retained and built upon the strong values of its founders, developing as an institution of national and international renown that is responsive to the needs of contemporary society while remaining consistent with the spirit of its origins. Alfred University is the second oldest coeducational college in the United States as well as one of the earliest nineteenth century colleges to have enrolled African American and Native American students. It has a long-standing history of educating socially conscious students who make a difference in their professions and their communities.
Over the course of the twentieth century, Alfred University evolved into a complex institution offering a full range of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, art and design, engineering, business, education, counseling, and school psychology to its nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students that live, learn, and play on a 232-acre campus located in an idyllic, creative valley in Western New York. To learn more, visit alfred.edu.
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Market context
Track and field coaching roles stay competitive
In New York, assistant track and field coaching and recruiting coordinator roles are typically tied to seasonal team needs, athlete development, and recruiting cycles at the college level. This type of position is competitive because employers often look for coaching experience, collegiate athletics background, and readiness to handle recruiting, travel, and compliance responsibilities. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your coaching history, CPR/AED status, and driver’s license before applying.
