Job Details

Head Women's and Men's Cross Country Coach

Position Number: 6431874
Location: Bronx, NY
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Head Women's and Men's Cross Country Coach

SUNY Maritime College

About SUNY Maritime College:

SUNY Maritime College located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and midtown Manhattan. SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth and development among its employees.

The State University of New York Maritime College is an undergraduate and graduate institution focused on engineering, business, science, and maritime transportation. SUNY Maritime College was founded in 1874 and holds the distinction of being the first and largest maritime school in the United States.

Facts-at-a-Glance

Founded 1874

A four-year college of the 64-campus State University of New York (SUNY)
The oldest and largest maritime college in the country
Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture programs are ABET accredited
Home of the Empire State VII
Cadets travel to at least 12 foreign countries during three Summer Sea Terms
NCAA Division III member of the Skyline Conference and ECFC for Football

Job Description:

Directly supervises: Assistant Coaches

Responsibilities:

Design and implement a training program that advances individual and team performance skills, to support the achievement of the program's purpose
Advance each student-athlete's level of knowledge with regard to sport nutrition, biomechanics, exercise science, and sport psychology as it relates to improvement of sport performance
Design a competitive schedule that maximizes athlete development and performance
Recruit high-quality athletes capable of performing at desired levels
Recruit athletes capable of completing the baccalaureate degree and performing academically at levels reflecting program objectives
Conform to the highest standards of professional conduct regarding compliance with department and institutional policies and procedures and adherence to the rules and regulations of athletic governance organizations of which the institution is a member
Demonstrate master teaching competencies with regard to (a) sport skill instruction, (b) motivation, and (c) coaching skills during competitive events
Relate well to administrators, officials, high school coaches, parents, the media, alumni, donors, and the public
Provide strong leadership in the personal development of student-athletes as demonstrated by high standards of behavior and good public speaking skills of all team members
Demonstrate a high level of involvement in the personal and academic development of student-athletes through the support of the department's academic and personal development programs serving those student-athletes
Manage a cost-effective and administratively efficient sport program
Exhibit good writing and speaking abilities
Train and supervise assistant coaches toward the end of developing head coach capabilities and supporting all program objectives
Adhere to department policy regarding coaches code of ethics
Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all staff, student-athletes, and external constituents through (a) a positive and constructive approach to all tasks, (b) respect for the competencies of others, and (c) appropriate conflict resolution behavior

Athletic Department/Campus Administrative Support:

Events, Scheduling, Facilities, Transportation, Student Employment, Admissions, Regiment, Sports Information
Fundraising activities
Attend all mandatory staff meetings for part time employees
Home event supervision duties as assigned if applicable
Completion of Campus Security Authority Training, HR Module Training, Van Driver Certification, NCAA Exam
All other duties assigned by the Athletic Director

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Demonstrated cross country coaching/track experience
Demonstrated academic success of previously coached student-athletes
Exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations with specific knowledge of Division III rules
Excellent interpersonal, teaching and communication skills are essential
Ability to recruit student athletes, develop successful programs and maintain operations (budget, equipment ordering, NCAA eligibility, game management, etc.)
Possession of a valid Driver's License. Must have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violation

Preferred Qualifications:

Have cross country coaching/track experience at the intercollegiate level
Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in physical education or related area
Coaching certification from national agency of issuance
Exhibit prior experience with student-athlete recruitment or the evidence of potential for success in recruitment
Demonstrate evidence of ability to work well with college-age student-athletes and proven ability to perform administrative aspects of the program
Current Certification in First Aid, AED, and CPR

Additional Information:

Classification/Salary Range: This position is a college year (10 months) part-time UUP position. The anticipated salary for the position is $8,000.00 - $10,000 subject to proration depending on the starting day for the Academic Year 2025-2026. Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when position is filled. For more information about benefits please see the UUP-PT-Benefits-at-a-Glance-Jan-2025. Review of applications to commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.

Special Notes: FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

Budget Title: Head Coach
Local Title: Head Women's and Men's Cross Country Coach

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.

SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (718) 409-7305. It can also be viewed online by selecting University Police > Safety Information > Clery Safety Report (Annual Security & File Safety).

Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should apply online at https://maritime.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=191100. Please submit:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume/CV
3. Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance Maritime's commitment to inclusive excellence
4. Names and contact information of three professional references