Assistant Track & Field Coach - Throws

About the role

Chief Objective: To support the successful development of student athletes both in the classroom and on the field. Assist with planning, organizing, and coaching the men’s and women’s track & field throwing events program at Christopher Newport University.

Position Number: GC328; FLSA Exempt; Full Time; Campus Security Authority: Yes; Restricted Position: Yes (subject to funding availability).

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student athletes at Christopher Newport University.
• Assist with and provides the planning, organizing and coaching within the Christopher Newport University Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Program for throwing events.
• Collects and analyzes tactical and statistical data of opponent teams; designs training plans and strategies; analyzes performance of team members and adjusts strategies as needed.
• Counsels team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters; consults with university administration and faculty for resolution of problems as required.
• Oversees financial aspects of the track & field’s throws program in consultation with the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country.
• Utilizes independent judgment and renders decisions on a daily basis regarding the track & field’s throws program, with little or no supervision on matters of importance.
• Develops and implements operational guidelines and procedures per area of expertise.
• Screens and evaluates athletic qualifications of prospective recruits; coordinates with the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country and the University Undergraduate Admissions Office to establish academic eligibility and arranges meetings between prospects and the University.
• Coordinates campus tours for visiting prospective players.
• Assists with new student orientation activities.
• Compiles and analyzes performance statistics for Christopher Newport University Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Athletes.