Job Overview
Manhattan University, an NCAA Division I institution and member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), is seeking a qualified candidate for a 12 month, full-time position as Head Coach of Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Track and Field.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages and directs all aspects of coaching duties for the entire men’s and women’s program which includes the supervision of recruiting, training, coaching and retention of student-athletes in the program.
- Prepares the annual budget requests and exercises authority and approval for all expenditures related to the track and field and cross country programs.
- Develops an equivalent recruitment strategy and directs all recruiting activities, including selection of team members for both track and field and cross country programs.
- Facilitates the cultivation of alumni and friends for charitable giving thus enhancing the ability for the programs to meet established fundraising goals.
- Serves as the head coach for all track and field and cross country events, local, conference and national.
- Schedules and oversees all practice sessions and intercollegiate contests/meets in conjunction with the Deputy Director of Athletics and the Director of Athletic Facilities.
- Oversees selection, purchase, fitting and maintenance of team equipment which includes uniforms, equipment, and supplies.
- Ensures that team travel arrangements are in compliance with University and conference rules and regulations, to include travel itineraries and coordination of travel plans through the Deputy Director of Athletics.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of 5-7 years coaching experience at the NCAA Division I level program.
- Proven ability to successfully train Division I student-athletes.
- Commitment to integrity and working knowledge of NCAA rules.
- Annual First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- Current driver’s license.
- Assertive, outgoing, hard-working and resourceful.
- Ability to design marketing materials; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop preferred.
- Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Required to travel and the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
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