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Assistant Head Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Coach
Alfred UniversityUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 May 2026
š° $64,853/yr($62,354/yr ā $64,853/yr)
About the role
The Alfred University Assistant Head Cross Country & Track & Field Coach is responsible for assisting the head coach with the organization and management of the NCAA Division (Ill) men's and women's cross country, indoor, and outdoor track and field programs. This includes teaching and coaching student-athletes for successful competition; mentoring and engaging student-athletes' for athletic, academic, and personal success; meeting recruiting goals; civic engagement; planning and managing budgets and schedules; fundraising; and developing positive alumni and parent relations.
Salary:Ā $62,354-$64,853 Annually
Essential Functions:
Teaching and Coaching
Salary:Ā $62,354-$64,853 Annually
Essential Functions:
Teaching and Coaching
- Maintain an exemplary standard of conduct, which reflects the highest level of professionalism and good judgment
- Provide a teaching and learning environment that is nurturing, intellectual and supportive of individual differences
- Assist in the development of strategies and techniques for all phases of the sport to best prepare the team and individuals for competition
- Assist in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of practice and competition plans that are effective for the sport and congruent with team/individual ability
- Assist in the development and implementation of a team philosophy that is supportive of the educational mission of the university and the athletic department
- Direct student athletes, part time assistant coaches, and support staff to conduct themselves in such ways that bring credit to the team and Alfred University
- Under the direction of the head coach implement a recruiting plan consistent with Alfred University's mission
- Cultivate a recruiting network
- Assist in maintaining the department's recruiting contact management system
- Recruit student-athletes that coincide with the academic profile of Alfred University students
- Maintain open communication with other Alfred University coaches regarding shared prospects
- Be knowledgeable about admissions and financial aid processes
- Assist the head coach in meeting recruiting goals
- Maintain active membership in professional sport organizations
- Pursue formal and informal educational opportunitiesarticipate in department professional development seminars
- Promote sport in area communities
- Establish and maintain a positive relationship with interested segments of the community (e.g. youth groups, civic organizations, media)
- Comply with institutional and departmental policies
- Be knowledgeable of and comply with all NCAA and Empire 8 rules and regulations
- Supervising part time assistant coaching staff
- Work collaboratively with department staff
- Manage equipment, uniforms, and facilities
- Work collaboratively with advancement staff to plan and implement sport fundraising activities
- Maintain professional coach-athlete relationships
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