Assistant Coach, Men’s and Women’s Track & Field

Saint Anselm College, a Catholic, liberal arts college in the Benedictine tradition, is seeking a part-time, year-round Assistant Track & Field Coach (men’s and women’s). The Assistant Track & Field Coach will report to the Director of Track & Field/Head Coach and provide coaching expertise, leadership, management and administration of all aspects of a competitive NCAA program resulting in a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student-athletes.

Position Accountabilities:

• Provide leadership, organization, supervision for all practices and varsity contests in conjunction with head coach.
• In conjunction with head coach, oversee and evaluate assistant coaches, student assistants, and volunteers.
• Organize and implement a successful recruiting program which attracts academically and athletically gifted prospects—with an unwavering commitment to retention, degree completion and academic success.
• Conduct all aspects of the program within the rules, regulations, and procedures of the NCAA, conference, athletic department policy manual and the College.
• Encourage and create an atmosphere of sportsmanship, professionalism and respect among the athletic staff, coaches and student-athletes.
• Commitment to student-athlete safety and welfare as it pertains to all aspects of track & field.
• Manage team needs within parameters of annual budget; review all budget requests and projected fiscal needs.
• Schedule all team travel, practices and contests in accordance with college policies, conference scheduling guidelines and NCAA bylaws (under direction of head coach).

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• NCAA compliance background check.
• Successful completion of annual coaches exam per NCAA guidelines.
• Successful completion of first aid, CPR and AED certifications.