Assistant Coach Men & Women's Track & Field

Rochester Institute of Technology•Rochester, NY

1d•$16,000 - $21,500•Onsite

About The Position

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is hiring an Assistant Coach for its Division III Men’s & Women’s Track & Field program. This part-time, 10-month position supports an outstanding, student-centered athletic experience focused on athletic achievement, academic success, and student-athlete development. The appointment is for one year and may be renewed annually, contingent upon organizational need, funding, and satisfactory performance. The Assistant Coach will work with the Head Coach and athletics staff to coach, mentor, and support student-athletes in their athletic, academic, and personal development. The role contributes to recruiting prospective student-athletes, planning and implementing practices and training, supporting competitions and team development, and applying track and field knowledge to enhance performance. The coach will promote integrity, respect, accountability, and sportsmanship, and ensure compliance with RIT, departmental, league, division, and NCAA rules and regulations. RIT Athletics aims to foster student-athletes’ intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth through mentorship, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check may be required; any offer is contingent on satisfactory results as determined by Human Resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
One year of relevant experience.
NCAA Coaches Certification, or ability to pass the certification test.
AED/CPR and First Aid Certification.
Strong track and field knowledge and demonstrated success in coaching or athletics.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Ability to manage confidential, sensitive, and private information appropriately.
Ability to work in close partnership with students, faculty, staff, parents, administration, alumni, community partners, and prospective students.
Professional, personable, approachable, and politically astute personal style.
Ability to attract, recruit, retain, inspire, and motivate highly qualified student-athletes.
Effective interpersonal, written, and electronic communication skills, including communicating complex information accessibly to diverse or multicultural audiences.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Assist with leadership and development of RIT’s Division III Men’s & Women’s Track & Field program.
Coach, mentor, and support student-athletes in their athletic, academic, and personal development.
Support recruitment of prospective student-athletes who align with RIT’s values and commitment to excellence.
Assist with planning and implementing practices, training sessions, competitions, and individual and team development.
Apply technical, tactical, and strategic track and field knowledge to support student-athlete performance.
Collaborate with the Head Coach and athletics staff in planning and administering the program.
Promote integrity, respect, accountability, and sportsmanship.
Ensure compliance with RIT, departmental, league, division, and NCAA rules and regulations.
Build relationships with players and provide mentorship, guidance, and support on and off the field or court.
Instruct student-athletes during practices and competitions in sport skills, fundamentals, physical health, team concepts, and safety.
Support student-athletes’ physical conditioning in conjunction with the Head Coach and strength and conditioning staff.
Conduct player evaluations and develop plans to enhance the student-athlete experience.
Seek out, apply, and share knowledge of sport trends and innovations in playing and teaching.
Assist with practice planning, workouts, scouting, film breakdown, and game management.
Collaborate with the Head Coach to devise game plans and strategies for upcoming opponents.
Perform other duties as assigned.