The primary responsibility of this position is instructing student athletes in the rules and fundamentals of the sport of track and field specializing in sprints, jumps or throws.

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist the head coach with all aspects of teaching skills and strategies for the sport of track and field during practice and meets during the academic year. (50%)
2. Provide individual instruction in the sport of track and field specializing in sprints, jumps or throws.
3. Assist the head coach in the creation of individual instruction plans, while adhering to all NCAA bylaws.
4. Assist the head coach with student-athlete welfare, physical health, team concepts and safety.
5. Assist the head coach in coordinating team logistics with Athletic Department staff and other support personnel such as managers, scorekeepers, etc.
6. Adhere to and support all rules, conditions and regulations as set forth by Framingham State University, Conference affiliations and the National Collegiate Athletic Association pertaining to all aspects of the team's management.
7. Responsible for reporting to the Equal Opportunity Officer or Title IX Coordinator knowledge or receipt of reports of discrimination, discriminatory harassment, and retaliation from students or other members of the university community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree preferred.
2. Minimum of 1-2 years of coaching and/or playing experience.
3. Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences (i.e., students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, administration and community).
4. Ability to work evening, weekends, and holidays as playing and practice season schedule dictates.