West Virginia University
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Description
As the Assistant Coach, you will be responsible for assisting the head coach and managing all aspects of a collegiate men's and women's track & field program. Your work in this position will primarily focus on assisting head coach in player development.
What you'll do:
- Assist the Head Coach with responsibilities as required for an NAIA Division I or NCAA Division II Program.
- On field coaching responsibilities as assigned by the head coach.
- Assess with preparation for competitions.
- Assist in evaluating talent in current and prospective student-athletes.
- Assist in organizing and conducting a strength conditioning program.
- Assist in coordinating team meetings, athletic study halls, work outs, etc.
- Assist in monitoring the academic progress, retention rates and graduation rates of student-athletes
- Assist in disciplining and monitoring conduct of student-athletes.
- Remain current and adhere to all Institutional, NCAA and/or NAIA rules.
- Assist in compiling annual inventories and preparing for equipment purchases according to state purchasing policies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- A minimum of two (2) years of collegiate playing experience and/or,
- A minimum of one (1) year of successful coaching experience.
- Collegiate track& field experience.
- The candidate will be responsible for assisting the Head Track & Field Coach in the development of the throwing events (shot, discus, weight & hammer).
- Ability to work positively with administration, athletic department staff, students and the Director of Athletics in developing and maintaining a good working relationship with the institution and the community.