Assistant Track & Field Coach/Cross Country

Reporting to the Director of Cross Country/Track & Field (Director), the Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coach will support the Director in overseeing all aspects of the men’s and women’s cross country and track & field (indoor and outdoor) programs in accordance with NCAA, Big South, and University rules and regulations.

Work Performed:

• Assist the Head Coach, women’s track in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices and trainings with emphasis on the women’s 800-meter through 10,000-meter events.
• Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes.
• Assist the Head Coach, as directed, in the recruitment of student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules and university standards.
• Assist, as appropriate, in planning and arranging team travel; may coordinate personnel and equipment transportation and accommodations.
• Assist, as appropriate, in scheduling of team meets.
• Establish a productive, well-rounded environment which stresses the importance of academics in conjunction with athletics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1-2 years of experience coaching cross country/track & field (preferably at the Division I level); demonstrated successful experience coaching 800-meter through 10,000-meter events and/or competitive experience in the aforementioned distances.
• Applicants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Windows and MS Office, and the ability to quickly learn and work with new computer software systems.
• Must be able to work effectively independently and as part of a team.