Job Description
POSTION SUMMARY : The Assistant Track & Field Coach will support the head cross country/track & field coach in overseeing all aspects of the mens and womens track & field (indoor and outdoor) programs in accordance with NCAA American Athletic Conference and University rules and regulations. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES : Assist the head coach in organizing preparing and conducting individual and team practices trainings and competitions 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 Establish a professional relationship with students staff alumni and the general public in an effort to promote the university and its athletics program Work closely with the sports medicine academic and student services and athletic performance staffs to monitor the progress of student-athletes Support the student-athlete concept and demonstrate concern for the health safety and welfare of each student-athlete Work cooperatively and responsibly with other departmental personnel Other duties as assigned by Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach
Physical Demands
Moderate Physical Demands
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree; 1-2 years of experience coaching cross country/track & field (preferably at the Division I level); demonstrated successful experience coaching sprints and/or hurdles and/or jump events and/or competitive experience in the aforementioned areas
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree; experience as a collegiate student-athlete