What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Track and Field Coach position at Saint Elizabeth University?
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Conveniently located in Morris County with easy access to Routes 287, 280, 80, 10, 24, and the Convent Station train station, Saint Elizabeth University which was established in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth resides on 150 acres of picturesque rolling hills and lush woodlands. The University offers a quality education in the Catholic liberal arts tradition for students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1899, Saint Elizabeth University (SEU) is a community of learning in the Catholic liberal arts tradition for students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures. SEU is devoted to providing educational and career training opportunities to traditionally underserved communities and is characterized by small class sizes and a highly communal student-centered culture emphasizing individualized attention.
SEU is a federally designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution. Our traditional undergraduate population is 38 percent Black and our total enrollment is 30 percent Hispanic, while 47 percent of our students are first-generation college students. In addition, 76 percent of our first-time freshmen are low-income students eligible for federal Pell funding; many come to us with unique challenges related to their financial, social, academic, mental and physical health.
Saint Elizabeth University seeks to foster and maintain a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. SEU has long preserved its legacy of providing quality education and access for underserved populations, particularly in fields and career paths traditionally beyond the reach of marginalized and often disenfranchised communities. In our traditional co-educational undergraduate enrollment today, women outnumber men two-to-one. SEU has a long legacy of educating women who thrive in STEM and healthcare professions and continues to produce diverse women and men as leaders equipped with a deeper appreciation of inclusion in its various forms. We strive to ensure that all graduates realize their potential through hard work and an exceptional education that is unimpeded by irrational self-doubt or societal biases.
Job Summary
The Assistant Track & Field Coach is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the track & field program at Saint Elizabeth University. This position is responsible for recruiting qualified student-athletes to the university. Furthermore, this position will be responsible for the supervision of practices and the instruction of sport-specific skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee the recruitment of qualified student-athletes in accordance with university standards.
- Direct, mentor, and motivate athletes to prepare for competition through practices and skill development.
- Work closely with Athletic Trainer for the care and prevention of athletic injuries, including the development of off-season and pre-season conditioning programs
- Ensure all SEU track & field athletes meet NCAA, United East, and institutional compliance standards.
- Maintain a working knowledge of the NCAA manual.
- Comply with all applicable Federal, State, local laws.
- Monitor student-athlete academic progress towards degree and GPA to ensure their eligibility and retention
- Work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse student-athlete, student, faculty, staff population.
- Attend and participate in departmental, conference, and university-wide meetings, regional and national committees related to duties and responsibilities.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Administration and the head coach reserve the right to add or change job duties at any time.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and previous, successful coaching/administrative experience at the college level preferred. Must also possess:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Recruiting experience
- Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Valid Driver’s License
Why Choose Saint Elizabeth University?
Saint Elizabeth University offers a positive work environment, dedicated leadership, faculty and staff who are committed to excellence, and an attractive benefits and compensation package.
Important to Know:
The health and safety of students, faculty and staff are a University priority. Please be advised that the University reserves the right to modify all policies and procedures related to COVID-19 based upon local conditions and emerging guidance from local, state and federal agencies.
How to Apply
- Applications should consist of a cover letter, resume, proof of certifications and three professional references with email addresses and/or telephone numbers.
- Saint Elizabeth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.
- Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- Saint Elizabeth University is a designated minority serving undergraduate institution.
EEO/AA Statement:
Saint Elizabeth University aspires to create a community based on the collaboration, innovation, creativity and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas - an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspective, backgrounds and experiences flourish. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all individuals feel and experience an environment where they are welcome, safe, secure, and heard. As such All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. Any information provided will be used only in the compliance of data for EEO/Affirmative Action reporting. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment and/or terms or conditions of employment.
