Assistant Coach - Track & Field (PT)

Mohawk Valley Community College; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, NY is seeking an Assistant Coach for Track & Field. This part-time, 10-month position supports the Head Coach and helps recruit and mentor student-athletes while promoting academic and athletic balance.

You will ensure safety, comply with NJCAA rules, and contribute to program goals. The role requires an associate degree or 60 credits, a valid driver's license, and flexibility to travel; prior coaching or playing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 completed college credits.
• Valid driver's license at time of hire and for duration.
• Ability to travel and to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assists Head Coach with recruitment and retention efforts of student athletes.
• Guides student athletes to balance academics and athletics.
• Ensures safety and well-being of student athletes.
• Complies with NJCAA by-laws and eligibility rules.
• Handles required institutional, departmental paperwork and correspondence.
• Supports program goals and direction; may assume head coaching duties when needed.
• Be present with team in official capacity unless other arrangements are made.
• Other duties as assigned by Head Coach.

Skills

Travel ability

Flexible schedule

Education

Associate degree

60 college credits

Job description

Assistant Coach - Track & Field (PT)

Location: Utica, NY
Job Type: Part-Time, 10-Month

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking an Assistant Coach in our Athletics department. This position assists the Head Coach in the sport of Track & Field. The MVCC Hawks are a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association, and offers one of the most extensive and diverse two-year college intercollegiate athletic programs in the country.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Assists Head Coach with recruitment and retention efforts of student athletes;
• Assists Head Coach in guiding student athletes with accomplishing their academic and athletic goals;
• Assists Head Coach in ensuring the safety and well-being of student athletes;
• Complies with all institutional and departmental policies and procedures, Athletic Department Handbook and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) by-laws and eligibility rules;
• Assists Head Coach in ensuring student athletes understand the relationship between academics and athletics and the concept of student athlete;
• Assists Head Coach with completion of all necessary institutional, departmental, and NJCAA paperwork and correspondence;
• Assists Head Coach with program goals and direction;
• Assumes head coaching duties and responsibilities in the event the Head Coach is unable to perform those duties;
• To be present anytime members of the team are assembled in an official capacity unless alternative arrangements are made with the Head Coach;
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree or a minimum of 60 completed college credits
• Valid driver's license at the time of hire and for duration of employment
• Ability to travel and to work a flexible schedule

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years of playing and/or coaching experience

Additional Information:

• 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.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

To learn more about MVCC, our culture, and employee benefits, please visit: https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discover

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

Salary: $4,014

For full consideration, apply by: 8/17/2026

Mohawk Valley Community College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multicultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.