Assistant Coach Track& Field/Cross Country & Director of Operations

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Temple University's Athletics Department is searching for an Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coach & Director of Operations. This role assists in developing a Division I competitive Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country program. The primary function is to assist with the cross-country team and assist with the sprints/hurdles in women's. The Assistant Coach will evaluate and recruit qualified student-athletes to Temple University whose athletic skills would make the program highly competitive and whose academic abilities make them excellent candidates for a meaningful academic experience and graduation from Temple University. The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach by providing leadership and integrity to the program. This includes creating, planning, organizing, motivating, communicating, and controlling aspects related to recruiting, practices, competitions, student-athletes, and related booster clubs. The Assistant Coach is expected to conduct themselves in a manner representative of the University, the Department, and the sport, both on and off the field of competition. The Assistant Coach is expected to know and comply with NCAA regulatory policies governing their sport, as well as NCAA and conference policies governing recruiting, eligibility, ethical standards, playing seasons, and extra benefits. The Assistant Coach performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree
• At least two years of collegiate coaching sprints and hurdles
• Some experience coaching distance at the Division I level or as a collegiate athlete
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Software, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to assist with budgeting, scheduling, meal planning, coaching, recruiting, scouting, and purchasing and caring for equipment
• Ability to implement policies and guidelines for all Women’s Track and Field personnel and student-athletes
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving, strong leadership, and team-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize diverse tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work a highly variable schedule, including nights and weekends
• Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Child Abuse Certifications
• DMV Check
• Cash Handling

Nice To Haves

• NCAA Division I experience
• Demonstrated experience developing and allocating a budget
• Demonstrated experience fundraising towards the achievement of program goals

Responsibilities

• Assist with the cross-country team
• Assist with the sprints/hurdles in women's
• Evaluate and recruit qualified student-athletes
• Create, plan, organize, motivate, communicate, and control aspects related to recruiting, practices, competitions, student-athletes, and related booster clubs
• Conduct themselves in a manner representative of the University, the Department, and the sport, both on and off the field of competition
• Comply with NCAA regulatory policies governing their sport, as well as NCAA and conference policies governing recruiting, eligibility, ethical standards, playing seasons, and extra benefits
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level