Head Men's and Women's Cross Coach

Head Men's and Women's Cross Country Coach

Position Title:

Head Men's and Women's Cross Country Coach

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre‑professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health.

The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.

Coaches are expected to adhere to all NCAA, conference, departmental and institutional guidelines and policies. They must demonstrate leadership and professional behavior when dealing with all constituent groups, including and prioritizing student‑athletes, athletics department coaches and staff, and all members of the University community.

• Coordinate practice and competition planning and coaching
• Provide individual and small group coaching sessions
• Participate in community service events
• Leverage Teamworks software to coordinate prospective student‑athlete recruitment
• Work with admissions office and members of the Enrollment Management Division to ensure recruitment of student athletes is consistent and follows institutional best practices
• Conduct on and off‑campus recruitment, including outreach via mailings, phone calls, visits and electronic communications

• Administrative tasks assigned by department
• Oversee academic, moral, ethical and athletic development of the student‑athletes
• Complete yearly NCAA rules test

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred. Intercollegiate playing experience desired. Collegiate coaching experience preferred.

Ability to demonstrate cross‑country‑related skills and interpersonal skills between students, staff, alumni and friends of the University.

Must be able to demonstrate men’s and women’s cross‑country‑related techniques. The job entails normal sitting, standing and walking throughout the day.

Coordinate duties and supervision of part‑time assistant coaches.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and able to learn other sport‑related computer programs.

Part‑time

Schedule varies depending on in‑season or out‑of‑season. Ability to work nights and weekends required.

Minimum Number of References Requested: 2

It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees. The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Title IX Coordinator is Meg Flaherty, Ph.D. Phone: 585‑385‑8232;
Email: titleix;
Office:
Campus Center 209 or outside business hours contact Office of Safety and Security 585‑385‑8111.