Towson University
Description
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Provides skill instruction for student athletes, which includes independent planning and implementation of a season long plan for a set group of athletes.
- Under the direction of the head coach, recruits and evaluates prospective student-athletes through the use of New Media Technologies; organizes official visits, including assigning hosts; creates travel itineraries and manages all budgetary elements of visits while adhering to all NCAA regulations; and tracks all admissions through the application process of our prospective student-athletes.
- Assists with academic support, fundraising activities, and community servicing, including communication and outreach to alumni; coordinates with the Life Skills Program Director and tracks and maintains accurate records of all student-athlete participation in Life Skills programs; assists in all Meet Day operations including travel, bus, hotel, and restaurant plans; issues equipment as directed by the head coach.
- Adheres to NCAA rules.
- Completes monthly CARA logs, recruiting logs, and other end-of-year summaries and correspondence within ARMS and in coordination with the Office of Compliance Services.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the head coach.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Collegiate and/or senior level club coaching experience.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certification must be obtained within the first three months of employment
- Lifeguard Training and Coaches Safety Training must be obtained within the first three months of employment.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules.
- Ability to develop and implement a season long plan for a group of student-athletes.
- Ability to recruit potential student-athletes.
- Ability to use and manipulate Microsoft Office products, including, but not limited to, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to work collaboratively within the structure and framework of an athletics department and university.
- Ability to confidently and competently lead a training session for both men and women.