The Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in providing leadership for a NCAA Division I Cross Country / Track & Field Program. Assists with all aspects of the program and plays an integral part in the day-to-day student-athlete coaching support, administrative responsibilities, daily team training, evaluation and recruitment of student-athletes, academic monitoring, and skill development. This position must work within UNCW, CAA, and NCAA guidelines to provide student-athletes an exceptional collegiate experience while competing for championships.

Duties:

1. Assists the Head Coach in providing leadership for a NCAA Division I Cross Country / Track & Field Program along with the overall coaching, management, and administration of the program, primary working with cross country and distance athletes.
2. Teach the mental and physical aspects of the training and racing while preparing student-athletes for life after intercollegiate sports.
3. Assist with meet management of UNCW’s home cross country meet and home track & field meet.
4. Adhere to and enforce all policies and procedures of the department and university as well as the rules and regulations of the CAA and NCAA.
5. Oversee communication of the cross country and distance athletes with support staff.
6. Travel Coordination: Helping organize and manage travel arrangements to Cross Country competitions, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectivness in logistics. Help with team itineraries, meals, practice schedules and other related requirements for travel.
7. Track countable athletic related activities through ARMS online system.
8. Assist with team community service events and assist with team fundraising.
9. Participate in University, civic, and public relations activities for promotion of the sport.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's Degree.
2. Must be highly dependable, flexible, and available to work evenings and weekends.
3. Possess excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with the public
4. Strong problem solving skills.
5. Ability to stand for extended periods of time both indoors and outdoors.
6. Work effectively as a team member.