Assistant Track Coach

This position will be responsible for assisting the head track and field coach with all aspects of practice, preparation, coaching, and competition planning. The successful applicant will possess an expertise in Sprints, Hurdles, Pole Vault, or the Throwing Events. The position will include limited recruiting responsibilities, primarily making occasional phone calls and meeting with visiting prospective student-athletes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Motivate student-athletes to both athletic and academic success.
• Assist head coach with planning/conducting training sessions.
• Work with an event group – preferably sprints and hurdles, consideration will also be given to pole vault and the throwing events.
• Set up practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to utilize interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate, motivate, and partner across all campus constituents.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and efficiently manage their workload.
• The ability to communicate effectively utilizing various modes of communication.
• Ability to effectively coach DIII track & field student athletes – sprinters and hurdlers, pole vault, or the throwing events.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of and/or experience in a residential, liberal arts college environment.
• Candidates should possess an understanding of NCAA Division III and conference rules and regulations.