Assistant Coach, Cross Country/Track & Field

The Assistant Track & Field Coach will support the head cross country/track & field coach in overseeing all aspects of the men’s and women’s track & field (indoor and outdoor) programs in accordance with NCAA, American Athletic Conference, and University rules and regulations.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES:

• Assist the head coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, trainings, and competitions.
• Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes.
• Assist the Head Coach, as directed, in the recruitment of student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules and university standards.
• Assist, as appropriate, in planning and arranging team travel; may coordinate personnel and equipment transportation and accommodations.
• Assist, as appropriate, in scheduling of team meets.
• Establish a productive, well-rounded environment which stresses the importance of academics in conjunction with athletics.
• Establish a professional relationship with students, staff, alumni and the general public in an effort to promote the university and its athletics program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree; 1-2 years of experience coaching cross country/track & field (preferably at the Division I level); demonstrated successful experience coaching sprints and/or hurdles and/or jump events and/or competitive experience in the aforementioned areas.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group characteristic including, but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status.