The Opportunity Lesley University is seeking a Head Coach of Men’s & Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field; Academic Liaison (Head Coach) to join our Athletics Department. Under the supervision of the Director of Athletics, the Head Coach will lead the operations, management, coaching and cultivation of a competitive and successful Division III program while fostering an environment that contributes towards a positive student-athlete experience. In this position, they will lead the planning and management of all aspects of the XC/TF program, organize training sessions, maintain accountability of student athletes on and off campus, and serve as a representative for Lesley’s athletics department. The Head Coach will likewise work cross-functionally with various departments on student recruitment activities, fundraising, and alumni events. As an Academic Liaison, the Head Coach will support the academic success of all student athletes and demonstrate a strong commitment to their personal and professional development. They will as serve the main point of contact regarding academic eligibility, oversee the distribution of “Missed Class Forms”, and coordinate first-year study hall sessions. Lesley University is an NCAA Division III institution and a member of the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) with 16 varsity programs, and over 150 athletes. The Head Coach must comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Lesley University, North Atlantic Conference (NAC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA Division III) policies and procedures. Qualities & Capabilities A successful candidate will have: Bachelor’s Degree in related field (required); Master’s Degree (preferred) Two or more years of collegiate coaching experience (required); Athletics recruiting experience (preferred) Knowledge and solid understanding of NCAA Division III rules and regulations Experience with event management and site supervision Excellent organizational, written and communication skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Teams Requires night and weekend hours and potential overnight travel Driver’s License required Why Lesley Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer significant paid time off, a generous retirement plan, and tuition programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their knowledge and skills. Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution. Expressing Interest A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration. At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people -- regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, physical ability, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in uniformed services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws -- can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. Accordingly, the University prohibits discrimination based on these protected categories in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and in employment. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution. Individuals may submit concerns or questions related to discrimination to the University's Director of Equal Opportunity. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity's webpage for the University's entire notice of nondiscrimination and for additional information. Base Pay Range: $59,536 - $66,761 annually At our core, we are a caring and compassionate community bound together by our passion for improving the lives of others through education, mental health, and the arts. At Lesley, we believe actively advancing our own and all other’s potential leads to a just and humane world. Lesley is the only university in the country focused on advancing human potential through the life-time cultivation of professionals in education, mental health and the arts. We share an eagerness to build just and humane communities in a stressful and rapidly changing world.

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