Assistant Track & Field Coach (Throws)

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.

1. Recruitment of student-athletes who are athletically academically and spiritually compatible with the ACU mission.
2. Organization and administration of aspects related to managing a Division I Track & Field program. Including but not limited to program administration workout preparation meet hosting duties travel planning team budget NCAA compliance academics etc.
3. Provide student-athletes with holistic opportunities for athletic academic professional and spiritual development in a Christ-centered environment
4. Assist in fundraising and alumni relations.
5. Other duties as assigned per the Head Coach and the Vice President for Athletics.

1. Recruitment of student-athletes who are athletically academically and spiritually compatible with the ACU mission

1. Recruit student-athletes who have the athletic ability and desire to compete at the NCAA DI level. Evaluate prospects fundamental skills and athletic talent.

2. Personally interview each prospective student-athlete in order to evaluate character personal motivation work ethic etc. Prospects must have morals compatible with ACUs mission. Interview coaches family members and friends of prospective student-athletes.

3. Evaluate academic success of prospective student-athletes by reviewing grades and national test scores.

1. Organization and administration of aspects related to managing a Division I Track & Field program. Including but not limited to program administration team budget NCAA compliance academics etc.

1. Be a good steward of financial resources and assist with remaining on budget.

2. Maintain understanding and compliance of NCAA WAC and university rules regulations and policy.

3. Assist with scheduling and troubleshooting of academic and degree progress issues.

1. Provide student-athletes with holistic opportunities for athletic academic professional and spiritual development.

1. Develop a comprehensive plan to ensure our student-athletes are able to compete at the highest Division I level. Including but not limited to sprint training strength training team culture development and mental success strategies.

2. Monitor academic progress of student-athletes to ensure eligibility APR and graduation standards are being met.

3. Encourage open communication between student-athletes and coaches. Provide many opportunities for spiritual growth i.e. devotionals mentoring program application of biblical principles in midst of competition (life principles).

1. Assist in fundraising and alumni relations.

1. Help identify individuals interested in the Throws program and/or have a relationship with the coach and a willingness to provide funds for the program.

2. Establish relationships with key donors and maintain contact with donors through regular updates and information about the program.

3. Responsible for promoting ACU Athletics and XC/Track & Field program via media relations requests i.e. broadcasting coaches shows interviews and public relations opportunities.

1. Skills

1. Extensive knowledge of throws and the ability to teach and motivate student-athletes to perform at the highest level with integrity and a Christ-centered focus.

2. Communication skills: ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of people

3. Organization skills: ability to handle specific details of each event budget trip meeting etc.

4. Proper time management: ability to meet deadlines.

1. Training Required

1. Attend sport-related clinics coaching clinics and workshops or regularly seek out professional development opportunities within your field.

2. Study materials on improving communication skills motivational skills and coaching techniques

3. Attend promotional and administrator seminars.

Professional

1. Bachelors degree required/Masters degree preferred.
2. Background in throws and/or coaching at the collegiate level up to and including meet management and team budgeting experience.
3. Strength & Conditioning certified or willing to get certification promptly
4. Ethics and integrity to work within rules of the NCAA and WAC.

Personal

1. Morals ethics and loyalty to the University and ACU Mission.
2. Be a positive role model in daily life and actions.
3. Willingness to integrate your Christian faith into coaching and professional relationships.

1. Demonstrate physical skills of running training and lifting fundamentals.
2. Be in good cardiovascular condition to endure long hours of the work day as well as outdoor elements during practice and competition.
3. Maintain a healthy lifestyle physically spiritually and mentally.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability genetic information national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the universitys financial and physical assets. Therefore Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.