Assistant Track & Field Coach, Distance

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Position Summary:The Assistant Track & Field / XC coach is responsible for assisting the head distance coach in all aspects of training and coaching student athletes with an emphasis on middle distance and distance running as well as cross country.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist head coach with preparing training programs for all student-athletes who participate in middle distance and distance running including cross country
• Assesses the skill development of each student-athlete and partners with school staff and performance coaches to ensure their ongoing comprehensive development
• Assists with the psychological preparation of the student-athlete in both pre-meet and post-meets
• Develops motivational approach to practices and meets
• Interacts with the student-athlete as a mentor and as an educator of the sport
• Responsible for delivering a high-quality program that aids in the annual retention of student-athletes
• Assists in the college placement of the student-athlete
• Supports and maintains a high level of understanding of the four-year model for the Academy program student-athlete
• Effectively communicates to student-athletes and their parents/guardians
• Partners with the student-athletes parent/guardian regarding their overall development
• Assists sport advisors in generating new leads and maintaining an accurate pipeline for enrollments
• Assures that proper safety is maintained
• Travels to tournaments and other events as needed
• Coaches at Track & Field and Cross Country camps held at IMG Academy
• Adheres to all company policies procedures and business ethic codes
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience in coaching and/or competing in Track & Field at the professional and/or collegiate level
• Bachelors degree in an appropriate field
• Proficiency in all Track & Field training and instructional techniques with an emphasis on endurance events
• Strong commitment to student-athletes and their development academically athletically and socially
• Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to comprehensive excellence

Preferred Skills:

• Bilingual
• USA Track and Field Level of certification and/or IAAF Level of certification in the Endurance Events
• CPR Certification
• Valid drivers license with ability to drive for tournaments games travel

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift move push and pull equipment in excess of 40 pounds
• Ability to handle outdoor conditions for a reasonable period of time
• Ability to move around campus including gym track and field stadium etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights weekends and holidays

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Background Requirements:

• Requires a background check upon offer
• Requires a drug test upon offer

Dont meet every single requirement We are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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