Assistant Men's & Women's Track & Field Coach/Recruiting Coordinator

About the role

The Part Time Assistant Track & Field Coach/Recruiting Coordinator will assist the head coach by teaching advanced skills and techniques in track or field events (preferably with expertise in throws, jumps, vaults, or sprints). The coach will assist with daily practice planning and implementation. The successful candidate will coach student-athletes during practices to improve sport skill proficiency and improve team concepts. The assistant coach will provide feedback and analysis of each competition as well as mentor student-athletes for personal, academic, and athletic growth.

Responsibilities

• Teaching, coaching, and mentoring student-athletes.
• Set up and tear down of facility for practice and competition. Practice and competition analysis.
• Recruiting student-athletes on and off-campus.
• Aid in the teaching and supervision of student-athletes.
• Demonstrate competence in sport skill instruction.
• Communicate with high school and club track and field coaches regarding prospective students.
• Organize and/or assist with prospective student campus visits.
• Attend high school and club track meets to identify quality candidates.
• Enter recruiting data in athletic department database.
• Complete routine office work and reports related to recruitment.
• Transport students in a University vehicle to practice and/or competition.
• Maintain a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated equipment and supplies including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information pertaining to any hazards associated with their work environment.
• Participate in safety training and comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Contribute to the overall success of the University by performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.
• Candidate must have a minimum of four years as a head or assistant track and field coach and/or collegiate track and field student-athlete.
• Possess highly effective communication skills.
• Willing to take initiative.
• Highly reliable, flexible, and adaptable.
• Knowledge of and ability to use sport-related technology is an asset.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• CPR and AED certified by the time of employment.
• Able to work evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Salary: $19,200-$20,300, 10-month position.

Schedule

Part Time

Pay

$19,200-$20,300, 10-month position