OVERVIEW:
DeSales University, in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, is a Catholic, private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts university. Founded by the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales in 1964, the 550-acre suburban campus is located about 50 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles southwest of New York City. A total enrollment of nearly 3,000 includes undergraduate day, evening, and graduate students. DeSales has approximately 130 full-time faculty members and offers 50 bachelor's degrees, 14 graduate programs, and a number of certificates in a wide range of disciplines.
In 2024, the University transitioned to a new academic structure featuring a four-college/school model, which includes the Kathleen Waterbury and J.B. Reilly School of Business; a College of Arts, Education, and Humanities with a School of Education and a School of Performing Arts; a College of Sciences; and a College of Healthcare Professions with a designated School of Nursing. For further information, visit www.desales.edu. EOE
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Coach for Women's Cross Country & Track and Field is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of recruiting, field maintenance, on-campus visits, camps and clinics. Recruiting will consist of managing recruiting efforts, including recruiting database (FrontRush), scheduling campus visits, emails and phone calls. Incumbent's area(s) of coaching expertise will be utilized within the needs of the coaching staff. Incumbent will also develop and maintain a professional working relationships not only with the coaches in the Athletic Department, but also with members of the University's Admissions staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
DeSales University, in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, is a Catholic, private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts university. Founded by the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales in 1964, the 550-acre suburban campus is located about 50 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles southwest of New York City. A total enrollment of nearly 3,000 includes undergraduate day, evening, and graduate students. DeSales has approximately 130 full-time faculty members and offers 50 bachelor's degrees, 14 graduate programs, and a number of certificates in a wide range of disciplines.
In 2024, the University transitioned to a new academic structure featuring a four-college/school model, which includes the Kathleen Waterbury and J.B. Reilly School of Business; a College of Arts, Education, and Humanities with a School of Education and a School of Performing Arts; a College of Sciences; and a College of Healthcare Professions with a designated School of Nursing. For further information, visit www.desales.edu. EOE
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Coach for Women's Cross Country & Track and Field is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of recruiting, field maintenance, on-campus visits, camps and clinics. Recruiting will consist of managing recruiting efforts, including recruiting database (FrontRush), scheduling campus visits, emails and phone calls. Incumbent's area(s) of coaching expertise will be utilized within the needs of the coaching staff. Incumbent will also develop and maintain a professional working relationships not only with the coaches in the Athletic Department, but also with members of the University's Admissions staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Previous playing experience and coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred
