Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college and is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

Applications are being accepted for a Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Coach/ Assistant Track and Field Coach (Distance) on the Non-Teaching Professional staff for the Department of Athletics. 

Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Coach / Assistant Track and Field Coach (Distance)
HV-NTP-101326

To be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not support Visas. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Associate degree or completion of 60 college credits from an accredited college or university. Background in cross country and distance running through coaching and/or competitive experience. Candidates must understand the needs of community college student-athletes and demonstrate a commitment to their academic and athletic success. Must be able to manage multiple priorities and demonstrate strong organizational skills. Preferred candidates: Experience coaching cross country and distance events at high school or collegiate level; demonstrated ability to recruit and develop student-athletes. Applicants must also possess a valid New York State driver license. Evening and weekend work required.

DUTIES AND/OR ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Coach / Assistant Track and Field Coach (Distance) reports to the Director of Athletics and/or their designee and performs the following duties:

1.    Organize and direct the men’s and women’s cross-country program, including practice planning, athlete development and meet preparation.
2.    Coach middle-distance and distance runners during the indoor and outdoor track and field seasons.
3.    Develop training plans that support progression across all three seasons, coordinating workouts and competition schedules with the Head Track and Field Coach.
4.    Identify and recruit prospective student-athletes for cross country and track and field.
5.    Monitor academic progress and connect student-athletes with appropriate college support services.
6.    Coordinate cross country meet scheduling, entries, travel and equipment needs with the athletics staff.
7.    Attend scheduled practices and competitions and supervise student-athletes during team travel.
8.    Maintain training and competition records and provide program updates as requested.
9.    Follow College, NJCAA and Region III policies and eligibility requirements.
10.    Complete other assigned responsibilities related to the programs.

Salary: This is a 12-month, part-time seasonal position with total annual compensation of $7,500, consisting of $6,000 for head cross country coaching duties and $1,500 for assistant track and field coaching duties.

To apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of November 8, 2026. 

Hudson Valley provides educational access to a diverse community of traditional and non-traditional learners in an environment that fosters lifelong learning and freedom of inquiry and expression. Hudson Valley values equity, inclusion, and dignity for all.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer