Position Summary

This assistant coach primarily serves as a secondary assistant coach for the assigned sports season(s) including working the duration of the sport obligation by instructing student athlete(s) in individual/team concepts and safety, and participate in scheduled practices. Cortland Athletics fosters a student-athlete environment conducive to excellence in athletics, academics, and personal growth through diverse and inclusive experiences at the university and the community.

This is a part-time level 4, 20% coaching position with a 2-3 month position for in season coaching. Salary Range: $4,500 for the season

Major Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting the head coach with all matters pertaining to the total operation of the sports programs at SUNY Cortland:

• Demonstrate effective coaching through content knowledge, practice construction and execution, and the affective dimension (e.g., interpersonal interactions, enthusiasm, respect and rapport).
• Instruct student athletes in physical health (strength, conditioning & skill training), individual/team concepts, and safety.
• Maintain and/or build the sport program that is competitive at the conference level.
• Supervise athletes and monitor the facilities for purposes of safety and facility security.
• Provide general advising, mentoring and support to student-athletes.
• Demonstrate concern for the overall welfare of student athletes at all times.
• Ensure all documentation and paperwork is completed in a timely fashion.
• Represent the College in a professional and ethical manner, modeling outstanding sportsmanship, consistent with SUNY Cortland mission, vision and campus priorities.
• Execute all of these responsibilities as assistant coach in a manner that reflects an ongoing commitment to the excellence, integrity and success of the sports program; the department and the university.

Job Requirements

• Ability to inspire, mentor, coach and teach highly talented student-athletes.
• A strong identification with and support of SUNY Cortland mission, vision and campus priorities.
• Ability to adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of SUNY Cortland, SUNY System, and applicable athletic conferences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively - via technology, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to represent the department and college in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as needed.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgement based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes.