Assistant Coach – Track & Field / Cross Country

To participate as part of a decision-making team (coaching staff) under the direction of the head coaches in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the track & field/cross country program within NCAA, Ivy League, and institutional standards. The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in achieving the overall goals of the track & field/cross country program by providing important recommendations, suggestions and decisions regarding training strategies, competitions, priority listing of recruits, etc. as well as offering initiative and independent judgment (e.g., in providing coaching instruction, evaluating and communicating with prospective recruits and their parents, and representing the track & field program to constituents).

Qualifications:

• Five years competitive experience and/or coaching track & field/cross country at the high school or collegiate level.
• Strong knowledge of track & field/cross country training programs, skills and strategies
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants and highly selective admissions standards.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.