Assistant Coach, Track & Field and Cross Country

The Assistant Coach will support the Head Coach of Track & Field and Cross Country in all aspects of a NCAA Division III program as needed. This role supports the activities to assist the Men’s & Women’s Track and Field and Cross-Country program in the areas of sprints, jumps, hurdles, throws, and in the multi-events.

Responsibilities:

• Organizes, prepares, and conducts safe and strategic individual and team training sessions and competitive strategies for sprinters, jumpers, hurdlers, and/or throws as assigned.
• Serves as a primary coach for the track and field non-traditional (fall) season.
• Executes appropriate coaching decisions during practice and competition and ensures the welfare of the student athletes representing their program.
• Represents the college and its athletics program with honesty, integrity and sportsmanship at all times, to various institutional programs and students, parents, the general public, alumni and external agencies.
• Develops a positive, professional relationship with officials, league personnel, and coaching colleagues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1-3 years of successful collegiate college coaching experience.
• Knowledgeable in practice and training modes, competitive strategies and effective, sustained, and results oriented recruiting program. Creates a positive, organized and enriching experience for the student athletes involved in the program.
• Effective teaching methods and excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, parents and alumni from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Management and organization of recruiting records and all information necessary for the operations of the program.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work within the framework of college policies, MIAC regulations, and NCAA Division III philosophy and rules.
• Works with various departments and personnel at the college such as the Registrar's office, Dean of Students, and other campus offices to aid in the development of a positive student-athlete experience. Contributes to a positive team-oriented working relationship within the athletic department and with departmental staff