Seasonal Assistant Coach, Track & Field

Purpose: Responsible for instructing student athletes in the rules and fundamentals of track & field; and providing input and assistance to the head track & field coach in determining fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques.

Duties

• Design instruction for individual student athletes and for specific team needs
• Instruct student athletes in the rules and fundamentals of track & field
• Provide input and assist the head coach in determining fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques
• Provide instruction related to physical health, team concepts and safety
• Assist in recruiting of student-athletes including maintaining a recruiting database
• Assist the head coach with inventory and issuing of equipment and all travel plans
• Assist the head coach in communications with the office of admission and financial-aid office regarding applications
• Assists in communications with Campus Facilities for overnight prospects
• Assist the head coach with academic records and monitoring eligibility
• Monitor students for academic retention
• Maintain current knowledge and abides by NCAA/HCAC rules, policies, procedures
• Assists in weight room supervision as needed
• Supervise open fields as needed and as permitted by NCAA Bylaws for safety purposes
• Assists the head coach with marketing / public relations / alumni relations/recruiting visits and social media
• Supports the total athletic program
• Demonstrates integrity and upholds the values and mission of the University
• Committee assignments and other duties appropriate to skills and training as assigned by supervisors
• Contributes to team effort by welcoming new and different work requirements; exploring new opportunities to enhance the services of the division; helping others accomplish related job results as and where needed
  
  

Primary Contacts: Department Director, Associate Director, coaching staff, Athletic Training staff, Recreation Coordinators, Director of Strength and Conditioning, Coordinators of Athletic and Recreation Facilities, Secretary, student employees, Student Affairs staff, Admission staff, prospective students and families, enrolled students, Registrar, Faculty Athletic Representative, and other members of the University community as well as the local and outside community

Supervision Exercised: Student athletes and student employees

Supervision Received: Head Coach, Track & Field

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors, Master’s Degree preferred

Experience: College or High School coaching

Specialized Training: Proficient in: use of Microsoft Office programs, Blast, valid driver’s license, University vans, coaching techniques, copier, First Aid and CPR certified

Work Environment, Physical Demands: Office work, along with fundraising in the community and field maintenance. Includes nights and weekends

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information with three professional references via Paycom.

A review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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