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Buffalo State University in Buffalo, NY, invites applications for part-time, temporary assistant coach positions across all varsity sports. The Assistant Coach will support the Head Coach in coaching during practices and competitions, evaluate players, help develop game plans, and assist with recruiting and fundraising efforts.
Selected candidates must comply with NCAA, SUNY, and Buffalo State rules. Visa sponsorship is not available, and Buffalo State is not an E-Verify employer.
Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city's cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school's mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.
Intercollegiate Athletics is accepting applications to fill current and future part-time, temporary positions for assistant coaches for all varsity sports including acrobatics & tumbling, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, football, men's and women's ice hockey, women's lacrosse, men's and women's soccer, softball, men's and women's track and field, men's and women's volleyball, and women's wrestling. The Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the NCAA Division III Program. This includes but is not limited to coaching in practice sessions and competitions, player evaluations, development of game plans, recruiting and Intercollegiate Athletics Department fundraising. Selected applicants are expected to keep abreast of and comply with all NCAA, SUNYAC, and Buffalo State University rules and regulations.
Special Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Buffalo State University is not an E-Verify employer.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience coaching or working in the related field.
Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Institutional Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office, Cleveland Hall 204, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at warnesje@buffalostate.edu or call (716) 878-3042.
Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report ( ASR ) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu . The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333.