Assistant Coach, Cross Country/Track & Field

This position reports directly to the Director of Cross Country/Track & Field (Head Coach) and is responsible for providing coaching and administrative assistance, while serving as the Cross Country/Track & Field contact for assigned athletic support areas (i.e. academics, compliance, equipment, travel).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, to include adhering to all departmental policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Southeastern Conference, and the NCAA.
• Assists in coaching student-athletes, which includes evaluating their performance in both practice and competition, and providing leadership and instruction in areas of deficiencies, as required.
• Assists with the scouting and recruitment of student-athletes, including on-campus visits of prospective student-athletes.
• Monitors the conditioning and training of student-athletes, in conjunction with the Strength & Conditioning and Athletic Training staff.
• Counsels team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters, to include consulting with the Assistant AD for Student Services, the Assistant AD for Compliance, and/or other department or University administrators to resolve problems.
• Participates in the collection and analysis of tactical and statistical data of opponents and assists in designing meet plans and strategies.
• Attend coaches’ preparatory meetings and implements strategies resulting from these meetings.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree is necessary.
• Previous coaching experience at the Division I level is necessary.