Charleston Southern University
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Description
The Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coach will support the Director of Cross Country/Track & Field in overseeing all aspects of the men's and women's cross country and track & field (indoor and outdoor) programs in accordance with NCAA, Big South, and University rules and regulations. This position will primarily work with the women's cross country and track & field team, specializing in 800-meter thru the 10,000-meter events.
Work Performed:
- Assist the head coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices and trainings with emphasis on the women's 800-meter thru the 10,000-meter events
- 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.
- Work closely with the sports medicine, academic and student services, and athletic performance staffs to monitor the progress of student-athletes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree; 1-2 years of experience coaching cross country/track & field (preferably at the Division I level); demonstrated successful experience coaching 800-meter thru the 10,000-meter events and/or competitive experience in the aforementioned distances.
- Applicants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Windows and MS Office, and the ability to quickly learn and work with new computer software systems.
- Must be able to work effectively independently and as part of a team.