Assistant Coach, Men’s and Women’s Track & Field - Throws

Pomona College•Claremont, MN

5d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Assistant Coach will support the head coach in all aspects of leading a nationally competitive Division III program. The ideal candidate is committed to the student-athlete experience and capable of balancing competitive excellence with academic priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience required
Previous playing or coaching experience is required
Capacity to positively interact with and support a culturally, ethnically, economically, and socially diverse population of students, faculty, and staff
A valid driver’s license is required or an equivalent means of reliable transportation to off-site meetings and events
A minimum of 2 years of experience as a coach at the collegiate or professional level of athletic
Must be available for extensive weekend and evening hours during the season
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule
Must be residents of California

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds

Responsibilities

Assisting the head coaches with the organization and implementation of practice plans and instruction for Shot Put, Discus, Hammer, and Javelin
Developing competition-day strategies and tactical planning
Assessing and recruiting potential student-athletes
Evaluating competition sites and creating scouting reports
Assisting with home meet hosting duties, camps, and clinic operations
Supporting player communication and feedback
Overseeing team equipment
Assisting with the management of social media accounts
Serving as a home contest manager for other varsity sports
Supporting Athletics Communications and Operations (statistics, media coverage, event setup)
Assisting with club sports administration
Year-long opportunities in facility oversight, wellness programming, and departmental committees