Mercyhurst University
Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Advanced knowledge of throws, jumps, distance, sprints, and hurdles that has been acquired by significant experience coaching or playing in a post-secondary environment of commensurate experience.
- Ensure that all relevant Mercyhurst University and NCAA rules and regulations are followed. Including, but not limited to, student-athlete eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, scheduling, and academic progress.
- Ensure compliance with Mercyhurst University, and NCAA rules by student athletes and sport related staff.
- Promote academic excellence, integrity, and graduation. Monitor academic progress, academic meetings, class scheduling and attendance.
- Teach fundamental skills and techniques, while preparing, leading, and executing practice and competition plans for both indoor and outdoor seasons.
- Assist in fundraising efforts.
- Provide leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes.
- In cooperation with the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach develops and maintains a system to identify potential recruits and to work closely with coaches to recruit quality student athletes to Mercyhurst University.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Three years of relevant sport coaching.
- Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
- Must have current licensure for transportation of the team in vans or bus.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Must have current training in first aid and CPR.
- Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment.
