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

Ashland University is an NCAA Division II institution that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). The track and field program is consistently ranked among the nation’s best. Ashland University offers a comprehensive 24-sport athletic program. The university is located off of Interstate 71 in Ashland, Ohio, midway between Cleveland and Columbus.

Responsibilities:

• Candidates must be able to teach proper technique and skill development in various aspects of track and field. This position will work with the sprints, hurdles and relays. Candidates should have a complete and thorough understanding of track and field and be able to instruct student-athletes in small group and one-on-one settings.
• Applicants should be well versed and able to instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts and team building exercises, team development techniques and safety.
• A thorough understanding of NCAA and GMAC rules and regulations is required. The coach must adhere to these rules and regulations and have the ability to articulate these to student-athletes.
• An understanding of Ashland University’s mission and goals is required. Applicants must have the ability to explain these to student-athletes.
• This position requires the ability to recruit potential student-athletes. The assistant coach will assist the head coach in reaching the university’s roster goals for track and field.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• Candidates must have the ability to successfully impart track-specific knowledge and coach the jumpers and student-athletes who compete in the multi-events.
• Previous coaching and/or playing experience on the college level is highly desired.
• The ability to identify and recruit student-athletes is required.
• This position requires well-developed communication skills, as well as strong time management and organizational skills.