Assistant Cross-Country and Track & Field Coach - Bard College : Job Details

The Bard College Department of Athletics and Recreation seeks a part-time Assistant Cross-Country and Track & Field Coach. The position reports to the Head Cross-Country/Track & Field Coach on all matters related to the position description listed below.

Essential Duties

* Assist the Head Coach in instruction as well as various aspects of the operations of the Cross-Country and Track & Field programs as assigned

* Attends practices and games, assists in planning and running practices, maintaining effective communication with current student-athletes, and other duties under the supervision of the Head Coach

* Assists with other matters concerning the team, including (but not limited to) recruiting, inventory, academic support, camps and clinics, executing and maintaining aspects of the program's social media sites and other matters

* May drive institutional vehicles to and from practices and games. Is capable of leading the team in the event of the absence of the Head Coach

* Must comply with all College, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and Liberty League rules and policies, and adheres to policies and procedures contained in the Bard College Staff Handbook

The Head Coach and other Athletic Department staff will assist the right candidate in finding other employment opportunities, which could include the following:

* Coaching opportunities with local youth clubs College recruiting events and showcases Bard and external camps and clinics

* Other positions within Bard Athletics and at Bard College more broadly

Bard will provide assistant coaches with opportunities to further their coaching development and education, including coaching courses, clinics, and licensure, as well as attendance at coaches' conventions.

* Experience as a student-athlete and/or coach is recommended

* Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends

* Must be able to travel as needed for competition and recruiting

* Must have interest in supporting an environment in which students of all experience and ability levels and from diverse backgrounds are supported and encouraged

Please submit a resume, cover letter and list of three professional references to Interfolio.

Compensation: $17,500-$22,500

This salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Bard Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Bard seeks to materialize our commitment to plurality, dialogue, and rigorous study. We strive to create a learning environment that upholds the College's mission to meaningfully include the voices, works, and ideas of communities and cultures historically marginalized in liberal arts and sciences education. DEI at Bard aims to work at the systemic as well as the interpersonal level to address the implicit and explicit ways racism, sexism, classism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, and religious discrimination impact the learning process.