Assistant Coach, M&W Track & Field/Cross Country

George Mason University•Fairfax, VA

62d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary role of the Assistant Coach is to provide teaching, coaching, and technical expertise needed to allow student-athletes to compete at their highest competitive potential. Additionally, it is a primary responsibility of the position to be cognitive to all coaching and/or teaching duties associated with the program. This is to include, but not limited to, oversight and management of the safety and well-being of those student-athletes assigned to their coaching care. In the absence of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach is expected to act on behalf of the Head Coach on any and all related program issues. The Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach in all aspects of a highly competitive Division I program.

Requirements

Master's degree in related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
Advanced degree or training and work experience at a level that equates to an advanced degree; and
Knowledge of all Track & Field events for both men and women and a grasp of all administrative tasks typically administered by the Head Coach including, but not limited to, compliance, budgeting, fundraising, recruiting, and alumni relations.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience and success at the NCAA Division I level.

Responsibilities

Utilizes sound teaching techniques in the conduct of game preparation and practice sessions;
Assists in making strategic decisions in contest situations;
Effectively prepares and organizes pre-season, in-season and post-season conditioning programs and practice sessions;
Oversees the strength and conditioning development of the athletes;
Assists the Head Coach in the evaluation of the student-athlete; and
Is aware and maintains a safe and healthy environment for the student-athlete.
Abides by and promotes the aims, goals, and objectives established by the Athletic Director and Head Coach;
Abides by and promotes the policies, guidelines, rules, regulations, and criteria established by the Athletic Director and Head Coach for the student-athletes;
Knows, understands, and assures that student-athletes abide by all University, Atlantic 10, and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations;
Knows, understands, and abides by all University, A10, and NCAA rules and regulations;
Is aware and abides by the rules of confidentiality (Buckley Amendment);
Understands and abides by proper procedures of due process in dealing with student-athletes and staff;
Follows administrative procedures established by the university and written up in the department Staff Handbook; and
Assists the Head Coach in developing and implementing an overall recruiting strategy to effectively recruit the best student-athletes within the admissions, financial, and regulatory constraints established by the University, A10, and NCAA.
Equipment office staff to order, monitor, and control all team equipment;
Business Office and Coaches Support Assistant on program operations, logistics, planning, and team travel; and
Academic Services (study hall and tutoring).
Participates in fundraising efforts and special events.
Performs other duties as requested by the Assistant Vice President/Director of Intercollegiate Athletics or Sports Administrator.