Assistant Men’s/Women’s Track & Field Cross Country Coach – Department of Athletics

The Assistant Men's/Women's Track & Field Cross Country Coach recruits, retains, supervises, and coaches NCAA Division I cross country and track and field student-athletes, under the guidelines of Georgetown, the BIG EAST Conference, and NCAA. They carry out duties within the stated philosophy of Georgetown athletics and its educational mission; and follow all institutional, conference and NCAA rules and regulations to insure compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Be accountable for the development of team policies and actively participate in practices and competitions, including but not limited to game preparation (including developing strategies and game plans), practice planning, skill and video sessions (including working individually with, advising, and critiquing student-athletes to develop and improve their skills).
• Scout opposing teams and players (including analyzing their strengths and weaknesses), scheduling weight training and fitness programs.
• Evaluate prospective student-athletes, analyzing and determining their abilities and whether they may succeed athletically and academically at Georgetown.
• Recommend or determine which prospective student-athletes the team should focus its time and resources to recruit, and contact and recruit such prospects.
• Monitor the student-athlete academic performance, conducting, advising, and counseling student-athletes regarding performance and conduct.
• Identify and address student-athlete welfare issues, representing the University in donor/alumni public relations and community programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1 to 3 years of experience directly related to duties and responsibilities specified – preference for experience at college or university [note: consideration will be given to or equivalent combination of education and experience].
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations along with athletics recruitment methods and techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the game of cross country/track & field.
• Knowledge of strength and conditioning programs and routines.
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment, academic eligibility requirements, and retention of student-athletes.
• Ability to create a database for all prospects and make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.