Assistant Coach, Track & Field

The Assistant Coach, Track & Field provides support to the Head Coach in the form of leadership, initiative and execution of responsibilities that advance learning, promote growth and help prepare student-athletes for a lifetime of leadership. Specific areas of responsibility include recruitment, event specific coaching within Track & Field, student-athlete development, program administration and program advancement yielding agreed upon results.

Responsibilities:

• Develop student athletes via teaching, education, guidance, motivating and advising (non-academic).
• Develop student-athletes through inspiration, encouragement, discipline and recognition
• Monitor, evaluate and retain and graduate student-athletes.
• Assist in team building and character development with student-athletes.
• Contribute to the developmental process in areas of particular experience or expertise.
• Assist in planning of practices, training sessions, team and individual conditioning, line-up decisions and competitive strategies.
• Plan specific training sessions for a specific event group within the Track & Field Program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; Master's degree preferred.
• One to three years related work experience.
• NCAA Certification required.
• Strength training certification is highly desirable.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Leadership & team-building abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build, foster and maintain positive professional relationships.