Assistant Coach, Track & Field

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Job Summary

Provide coaching and administrative assistance to the Head Coach. Oversee one or more specified areas of a sporting discipline or a component of a team, and assist the Head Coach with all aspects of recruitment and training of athletes.

Who we are

Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.

With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One (1) year experience specific to Lacrosse.

Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Valid driver's license preferred for occasional recruiting, team travel, and other Athletics-related responsibilities.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the specified sports program.
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
• Familiarity of athletic recruitment methods and techniques.
• Ability to guide student-athletes in area of specialty.
• Ability to initiate, develop and maintain appropriate contacts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to identify athletic skill levels of potential student athletes

Representative Job Duties

• 1. Participate in the creation of a successful team by carrying out duties assigned by the Head Coach, including:
• Organize, prepare, and conduct individual and team practices, training, and competition.
• Coordinate one or more specified areas of a sporting discipline and/or a component of a team.
• Assess individual abilities during practices and competitions, and devise strategies for capitalizing on strengths and improving weaknesses. 2. As directed by the Head Coach, support the academic success of student-athletes through such activities as running study halls, maintaining grade books, enforcing class attendance, and directing students to the appropriate resources. Provide an example of and advise students on life skills such as teamwork, cooperation, time management, handling adversity, failure, and success. Increase the knowledge and skill level of student-athletes in their sport. 3. In consultation with the Head Coach, organize and execute a successful recruiting program through cooperative efforts with the Office of Admissions and the Department of Athletics. 4. Organize fundraising events such as alumni golf outings or tournaments as assigned. Provide administrative support for other fundraising events, such as mail campaigns. Participate in off-season events such as camps, community coaching, and other activities to promote fundraising and recruiting. Participate in other fundraising, marketing, or promotional activities as assigned. 5. Carry out tasks as assigned to assist the Head Coach in the management of the people, facilities, and other resources needed to effectively operate the team. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Plan for team travel.
• Prepare and submit purchasing and travel requests.
• Schedule games, meets, and matches.
• Manage games, meets, and matches when hosting home contests.
• Ensure NCAA and conference rule compliance.

Shift

Primarily business hours. Regular evening and weekend hours are required during the competitive season to support practices, competitions, recruiting activities, team travel, and other Athletics events.

Travel

Occasional overnight travel (10% or less) may be required for team competition, recruiting, conferences, professional development, and other Athletics-related activities.

Driving

Incidental driving may occur for recruiting, team travel, or other Athletics-related activities; however, driving is not an essential function of the position.

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $16 per hour, 40 hours per week for 10-month (August through May)

This is a full-time, 10-month appointment. Housing benefit eligible.

Additional Benefit

Institute-owned housing may be available for this position based on operational needs and institutional approval. Depending on the circumstances, the value of the housing may be treated as taxable income in accordance with IRS requirements.

This position is appointed on a 10-month (August through May) work schedule and includes scheduled furlough periods. Employees are expected to return to active employment following each furlough period. Institute-owned housing may continue to be provided during furlough periods for returning employees, subject to operational needs, institutional approval, and applicable IRS tax requirements.

Pay transparency disclosure

The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu. [careers@rpi.edu]

Job Posted Date

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu) [https://hr.rpi.edu/benefits].

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.