Assist Coach, Men's and Women's Track & Field

Ursinus College • Collegeville, PA

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About The Position

Assist the Head Coach with all aspects of a successful sports program, including but not limited to:
Prepare, schedule and organize daily practice sessions, game preparation for competition and off-season training;
Recruiting of prospective student-athletes in accordance with the NCAA, Centennial Conference, and Ursinus College policies and procedures;
Provide general advising, mentoring and support to student-athletes;
Engage in regular consultation with athletic training personnel to maximize the safety and wellness of student-athletes;
Demonstrate concern for the overall welfare of student athletes at all times;
Engage in ethical decision-making and outstanding sportsmanship;
Execute all of these responsibilities in a manner that reflects an ongoing commitment to the excellence, integrity and success of the Track & Field program, of the Department of Athletics, and Ursinus College
Additional sport specific duties related to student-athlete and facility safety

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Knowledge of rules and techniques of the specific sport
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and planning ability
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III and Centennial Conference rules and regulations

Responsibilities

• Prepare, schedule and organize daily practice sessions, game preparation for competition and off-season training
• Recruiting of prospective student-athletes in accordance with the NCAA, Centennial Conference, and Ursinus College policies and procedures
• Provide general advising, mentoring and support to student-athletes
• Engage in regular consultation with athletic training personnel to maximize the safety and wellness of student-athletes
• Demonstrate concern for the overall welfare of student athletes at all times
• Engage in ethical decision-making and outstanding sportsmanship
• Execute all of these responsibilities in a manner that reflects an ongoing commitment to the excellence, integrity and success of the Track & Field program, of the Department of Athletics, and Ursinus College
• Additional sport specific duties related to student-athlete and facility safety

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time