Assistant Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Coach

Description

Columbia University's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education offers elite-level student-athletes the ability to compete for and win Ivy League titles and NCAA Championships. With 32 varsity sports, Columbia Athletics is the largest NCAA Division I athletics program in New York City and the only NCAA Division I sports program in Manhattan. A beautiful and peaceful campus in the heart of New York City, Columbia offers the most diverse student body in the Ivy League. Columbia Athletics has positioned itself with elite-level coaches and top-notch facilities in the Campbell Sports Complex, Baker Athletics Complex, the Milstein Tennis Center, and Dodge Fitness Center.

The Assistant Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Coach provides administrative, instructional, and recruiting support services under the direction and supervision of the Head Men’s and Women's Cross Country and Track & Field Coach and Associate in Physical Education.

Responsibilities

• Achieving a high level of competency in sport skill instruction, motivation, and conduct of practice sessions under the direction of the Head Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track & Field Coach.

• Recruiting student athletes effectively under the direction of the Head Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track & Field Coach.

• Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to NCAA, Ivy League Conference, University, and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education rules and regulations and/or Code of Ethics.

• Demonstrating a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic development. as well as the athletic welfare of student athletes.

• Demonstrating excellent writing, speaking, and listening abilities.

• Participating in continuing education conferences, workshops, or meetings to increase professional skills and knowledge.

• Exhibiting leadership and professional behavior in dealing with student athletes.

• Completing all assignments made by the Head Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track & Field Coach including but not limited to budget management, scheduling, and fundraising.

• Teaching in the required physical education program.

• Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all members of the Department.

• Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent related experience required

• 0 - 3 years related experience required, demonstrated success in coaching Cross Country and Track & Field preferably at the NCAA Division 1 level is preferred.

• Ability to work within the framework of NCAA and Ivy League Conference regulations

• A high level of competency in Cross Country and Track & Field skill instruction and motivation and understanding of the role of intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment.

• An ability to build and maintain positive relationships with student athletes, staff, and alumni.

• Valid Driver's License.

• Knowledge and experience working with cross country and distance events for both men and women.