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Overview:

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.

The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist the head coach in the planning, organization, and administration of the Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Teams

Coaching Support (70%)

• Assist the Program Director in the design and implementation of training programs/practice regimens

• Meet daily duties as determined by Program Director

• Assist in supervising team during away contests

Recruiting (30%)

• Support the execution of the recruiting supervisor’s annual recruiting plan to include milestones and goals

• Develop and utilize expertise with recruiting software program

• Schedule and execute recruit visits

• Attend off campus recruiting events

• Develop a social media plan to highlight the program’s accomplishments

• Maintain continuous contact with recruits with mailings, phone calls, and social media

• Develop and utilize expertise with the Teamworks software program

• Adhere to all NCAA , conference, and institutional guidelines, policies, and rules

• Demonstrate leadership and professional behavior when dealing with student-athletes

• Maintain positive constructive working relationships with student-athletes, athletics department coaches and staff, and all members of the University community

• At all times promote the Track & Field programs in a positive way

• Assist in the academic, moral, ethical and athletic development of the student-athletes

• Pass the yearly NCAA rules test participation

• Assist with other administrative duties as assigned by the head coach.

Education / Experience:

Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s degree preferred. USATF Level II/ USTFCCCA equivalent certification desired. Coaching experience at the NCAA level with expertise in distance events desired. An understanding of NCAA rules and regulations is mandatory.

Competencies / Skills:

A proficiency in computer and administrative skills desired. The ability to work with and interest in coaching in a diverse student population is expected.

Supervision of Employees:

None

Work Hours:

Part-time

Flexible hours necessary.

EEO Statement:

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.

The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email (titleix@sjfc.edu), in-person in Campus Center 206, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).