Assistant Coach, Track and Field

About the Role

The University at Buffalo is seeking a highly motivated part-time Assistant Track & Field Coach with an emphasis on the Throws Events. This position operates under the guidance of the Director of Track & Field/Cross Country and requires the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a diverse group of student-athletes, staff, and alumni. A high level of knowledge and understanding of NCAA Division 1 rules and regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a year-round training program for the Throws Program.
• Create daily training plans to successfully teach all fundamentals required by the sport and specific position.
• Oversee the academic success of student-athletes and work cooperatively with Student-Athlete Academic Services.
• Support the well-being of student-athletes in cooperation with Sports Performance, Sports Medicine, and other departments providing health and wellness resources.
• Recruit student-athletes who can contribute athletically to the program and reflect the academic standards of UB.
• Effectively recruit within assigned areas, including evaluations, phone calls, contacts with high school/club coaches, setting up unofficial and official visits, and conducting home visits and evaluations.
• Work with the Director to determine priority recruits and scholarship offers.
• Perform various administrative duties as assigned, which may include:
  • Program fundraising.
  • Equipment ordering and inventory management, including working with the equipment room manager and Director to evaluate, order, and maintain accurate records.
  • Home meet management.
• Travel weekdays and weekends as required.

Schedule

This is a part-time, 10-month position. The work schedule includes evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. Personal rewards include comprehensive health and retirement plan options. The university focuses on creating and sustaining a healthy work-life balance. Visit the benefits website to learn more about benefit packages.

About the University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for excellence and impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Research, creative activity, and community engagement positively impact the world. Like the city it calls home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking, and pragmatic dreaming.

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