Assistant Coach Mens and Womens Track and Field

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruiting
• Aid the Head Coach in maintaining a roster of high-quality and competent athletes
• Maintain official athletic documentation
• Represent the university at appropriate community and sporting events
• Budget and Supplies
• Work with the Head Coach to prepare budgets and maintain financial records
• Prepare requisition forms for equipment, uniforms, and supplies for approval by the Head Coach
• Collaborate with the Marketing Department on branding/logo use for all apparel and gear
• Eligibility - Events
• Provide event coaching coverage as determined by the Head Coach based on current staff needs and athlete requirements
• Support the requirement for all athletes to pass a physical examination before participating in practice or contests
• Inform student-athletes of eligibility, academic, and university standards
• Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes and support their success
• Facilitate team travel by driving a 15-passenger van
• Coordinate with the Food Service Director regarding pre-game meal schedules
• Maintain and update social media and event results as mandated by the Athletic Director and Head Coach
• Team Conduct
• Supervise and assume responsibility for the dress and conduct of the athletes and others traveling with the squad
• Absorb the responsibility for ensuring that team members (athletes, managers) read, understand, and sign the MMU Code of Conduct and all NAIA/conference required papers
• Aid student-athletes with their integration into the academic, spiritual, and social dimensions of the university
• Inform the Head Coach and Athletic Director of outstanding performances, special awards, injuries, or discipline issues
• Professional Standards
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with all university constituents
• Exercise stewardship of university facilities and equipment
• Adhere to the policies and procedures in the MMU Faculty/Staff Handbook and Athletic Policy and Procedure Manual

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with relevant coaching or competitive experience in Track and Field/Cross Country
• Vehicle Operation: Ability to meet university driving standards for 15-passenger vans
• Certification: Current DOT physical and CPR certification
• Commitment to the mission of Mount Marty University

About MMU

Located on a beautifully maintained 80-acre campus along the bluffs of the Missouri River, Mount Marty's hallmark is outstanding teaching, small class size, and a strong commitment to the liberal arts in the Catholic Benedictine tradition. The University has been noted regionally for its strong nursing program. The campus is minutes away from Lewis & Clark Lake, one of South Dakota's most popular recreation areas, and is within driving distance of the Twin Cities and Omaha.