Associate Head Coach, Varsity Track & Field & XC

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Associate Head Coach at New York University is profoundly involved in all aspects of the program, shares responsibilities with the Head Coach, and has autonomy in recruiting, coaching tactics, budget management, staff oversight, and travel planning.

You will collaborate to develop practice plans, strategies for upcoming contests, and player skills and conditioning programs, and you will assist in student-athlete development while ensuring NCAA, UAA and University compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as an athlete or assistant coach of cross country, track & field at the high school or college level or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPR/AED certification (or ability to obtain).
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules. High level of interpersonal/motivational skills. Must have current valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, coaching tactics/strategies, and budget management.
• Mentor assistant coaches; scheduling and team travel.
• Develop practice plans and student-athlete training; conditioning programs.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, UAA and University regulations.

Skills

CPR/AED certification

NCAA rules knowledge

Interpersonal/motivational skills

Driver's license

Continuing ed/certification in sport

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

The Associate Head Coach at New York University is profoundly involved in all aspects of the program, shares responsibilities with the Head Coach, and has autonomy in recruiting, coaching tactics, budget management, staff oversight, and travel planning.

You will collaborate to develop practice plans, strategies for upcoming contests, and player skills and conditioning programs, and you will assist in student-athlete development while ensuring NCAA, UAA and University compliance.