Assistant Head Coach, Track & Field

Essential Job Functions

• Aid the Head Track & Field Coach with the daily operations and recruitment of student-athletes.
• Coach the jumps events and serve as event coach for the sprints and hurdles.
• Maintain and prepare athletic facilities for practices and meets, develop and enforce team rules, assist with team selection, and manage meets and practices.
• Assist with administrative tasks including scheduling, travel arrangements, home meet management, monitoring academic progress, supervising student workers, managing athletic equipment, and providing information for the Sports Information Office.
• Identify and contact prospective students, arrange campus visits, develop recruiting materials, and assist the Admissions Office with special events.
• Comply with University, NCAC, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Teach courses for the department as needed.
• Participate in the university community and serve on appropriate university and department committees.
• Perform other coaching, administrative, or related duties as assigned.

Required

• A Bachelor's degree.
• Collegiate competition experience in the sprints and/or hurdles.
• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to teach physical education courses and relate well to students, fellow department members, and other colleagues.

PREFERRED

• Demonstrated experience coaching the sprints and hurdles at the collegiate level.
• Successful and proven experience in recruiting student athletes.
• A Master’s degree.
• USTFCCCA Track & Field Technical Certification.
• Experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and/or experience in a residential, liberal arts college environment.