Job Description

Position Overview:

Now Hiring! PT Assistant Coach for Cross Country/Track 📍 Location: Athletics

🕒 Schedule: Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

💰 Pay: $15,000.00* annually.
📄 Position Type: Part-Time

Why Join Canisius University

Canisius University serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. As a Catholic and Jesuit University, Canisius has its foundation in the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.

What We Offer:

✅ Salary: $15,000.00* annually

 

*Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

Your Role as PT Assistant Coach for Cross Country/Track:

Canisius University, a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, invites interested and qualified persons to apply for the position of part-time Assistant Coach for Cross Country/Track. The assistant coach ensures the Canisius Cross Country/Track program is administered with constant commitment to compliance with all institutional, conference and NCAA rules and regulations. This is a part-time, non-exempt position which reports to the Head Coach for Cross Country/Track.

Key Responsibilities:

 

🔹 Train and evaluate well-prepared student-athletes.

🔹 Organize and execute individual skill instruction for players.

🔹 Schedule and coordinate conditioning drills and workouts in conjunction with assigned athletic performance coach.

🔹 Assist with academic advisement, monitoring and development of student-athletes.

🔹 Recruit qualified student athletes for Canisius University Cross Country/Track program.

🔹 Assist with team travel and recruiting trip arrangements.

🔹 Assist with coordinating official and unofficial visits, written correspondence and telephone communications.

🔹 Ensure the Cross Country/Track program is administered with constant commitment to compliance with all institutional, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

🔹 Perform all other duties as assigned.

 

What You Need to Succeed:

✔ Qualifications:

 

Education

• A bachelor’s degree is required.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of student-athletes, parents, coaches, and administrators.
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s license with a positive driving record per the University’s insurance provider (with/or upon moving to NYS obtain a NYS driver’s license within NYS DMV residency guidelines after hire).
• Eligible to work in the United States.

 

Experience

• Coaching, playing and/or recruiting experience at the collegiate level is preferred.
• Previous experience supervising, communicating with, and instructing student-athletes is required.

Important Information:

Canisius University participates in E-Verify to confirm employment authorization. The E-Verify process is completed alongside the Form I-9 on or before your first day of work. For more details, visit ] and search "E-Verify."

📢 Apply Today!

To apply, go to The review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please include your cover letter, resume and three references with their contact information, with your application.

 

The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system.

 

Individuals who need reasonable accommodation under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the office of human resources at (716) 888-2240.

 

Canisius University, a Catholic and Jesuit University, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The university is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.

 

Take the next step in your career with Canisius University—where excellence meets opportunity.

 

Posted Range: USD $15,000.00 - USD $15,000.00 /Yr.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Work at office, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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