What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Throws Coach - Men's & Women's Indoor-Outdoor Track & Field position at Colby-Sawyer College?
Colby-Sawyer College seeks an Assistant Coach to assist with the activities of the Men's and Women's Indoor-Outdoor Track & Field and Cross-Country team, participate in the growth and development of every student athlete, promote healthy lifestyles and interpersonal skills. The Assistant may periodically be asked to assume overall responsibility in the absence of the Head Coach.
Responsibilities
- Perform key program implementation functions for assign team, in conjunction with the mission and culture of the college and in consultation with the Head Coach.
- Serve as professional educator for student athletes, primarily with the throwing events, encouraging individual as well as team goal setting, acknowledging individual challenges and achievements, encouraging academic achievement and positive social interactions at all times.
- Carry out specific team development tasks as assigned. May include: generating on-campus participants, conditioning of athletes, monitoring academic and personal development through program evaluations.
- Plan and carry out team practice sessions, coach team during games, modeling good sportsmanship and positive social interactions at all times.
- Assist in the recruitment of student athletes: maintain up-to-date files of prospective students; evaluate athletic performance and potential; meet with prospective students; participate in special department recruitment programs/activities.
- Participate in various athletic advertising and fundraising efforts.
- Maintain strict compliance with all college, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
