Director of Men's and Women's Cross-Country and Track & Field/Head Cross-Country Coach

Suny College at Plattburgh; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a passionate and experienced Director of Men's and Women's Cross-Country and Track & Field. This pivotal role involves overseeing a competitive NCAA Division III program, focusing on recruitment, budget management, and team development. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for student-athletes. Join a vibrant campus community dedicated to student success and excellence in athletics, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree at the time of appointment.
• Collegiate coaching experience in Cross Country and/or distance running.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of NCAA Division III Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country and Track & Field Program.
• Develop strategic vision and manage program operations.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Coaching Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Director of Men's and Women's Cross-Country and Track & Field/Head Cross-Country Coach

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Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please include a cover letter of interest, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process. Employees required to drive as part of their employment responsibilities must supply University Police with a copy of their driver’s license for a review of their driving record and authorization to drive. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment.

Search Number

Search Number PJ # 7291

Title

Title Director of Men's and Women's Cross-Country and Track & Field/Head Cross-Country Coach

Category

Category Professional

Department

About The Position:

This 10-month position will hold responsibility for overseeing all aspects of a highly competitive NCAA Division III Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country and Track & Field Program as well as perform the duties as the Head Coach for the Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country program. Duties include, but are not limited to, supervising the day-to-day operations of the programs, developing a strategic vision for success and administration of the programs, as well as creating an effective recruiting and retention plan of student-athletes for SUNY Plattsburgh and ensuring it’s carried out by all program coaches. Budget development and management, team travel, fundraising, running practices, game supervision, academic mentoring, and community service is also included. This position reports to the Director of Athletics & Recreation. The department of Athletics & Recreation subscribes to the philosophy that athletics complements the total education experience of our students. We allow multiple ways for students to compete or participate in a variety of quality athletic programs consistent with the overall educational mission of SUNY Plattsburgh. We are part of the Enrollment and Student Success division which supports a student’s entire collegiate experience from the point of admission through to graduation. We partner with students, faculty and staff to provide a network of opportunities and services that lead to student success. Collectively, the division of Enrollment and Student Success positively influences the health, safety and well-being of the student body. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs and practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree at the time of appointment
• Collegiate coaching experience in Cross Country and/or distance running
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• CPR / AED certification will be required within one month of appointment
• A valid driver license at the time of appointment
• Willingness and ability to travel and perform evening and weekend work
• A demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and administrators

Preferred Qualifications:

• NCAA Division III coaching experience at the Head or Assistant level
• Three (3) years minimum of coaching experience

Salary (Applicant View)

About Our University

SUNY Plattsburgh , home of the Cardinals, is part of the largest comprehensive university system in the United States. The university offers a diverse selection of more than 60 academic programs across three schools – Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, and Education, Health & Human Services. Many of these programs are highly ranked and carry strong national and regional reputations that allow students to work with highly skilled faculty who prepare them to excel in their chosen fields and industries upon graduation. Our campus prioritizes enrollment growth and stabilization, student success, equity and inclusion, and engagement with our North Country region as our four pillars of success. And we are committed to providing each and every Cardinal student a high quality liberal arts education grounded in academic excellence and a well-rounded college experience.

SUNY Plattsburgh is a destination campus located in northern New York between the iconic Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain. The campus is a short walk from historic downtown Plattsburgh, New York, where area residents have access to a wide array of arts, food, and events throughout the year, and just over a 1 hour car ride from the cities of Burlington, Vermont, Montreal, Quebec, and Lake Placid, New York, which is best known by locals as a former site of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by:

To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by: 05/18/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please include a cover letter of interest, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process. Employees required to drive as part of their employment responsibilities must supply University Police with a copy of their driver’s license for a review of their driving record and authorization to drive. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment.

EEO Statement

SUNY Plattsburgh is fully committed to excellence through diversity, equity and inclusion, and to supporting a welcoming environment for all students, employees and visitors. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act ( VEVRAA ), the university guarantees equitable consideration to all qualified applicants with regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, ability, assigned gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, economic status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other legally protected status per federal or state laws.

Supplemental Questions

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• * Are you currently employed by SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
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• * Do you currently hold a valid driver’s license or are you willing and able to obtain one by the time of appointment?

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Required Documents

Required DocumentsOptional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume/CV
• Contact Information for three references
• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2

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