Assistant Coach, Track & Field

Fort Lewis College•Durango, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Head Cross Country & Track and Field Coach, the Assistant Coach will serve as a member of the Department of Athletics and be responsible for the administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate athletics experience for student-athletes. Must be available nights and weekend hours. This position will work directly with the men’s and women’s track and field programs in programming and recruiting (sprints and jumps), as well as other duties assigned by the head coach. The Assistant Coach at Fort Lewis College, an NCAA Division II institution in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, is responsible for assisting all aspects of an athletically competitive track & field program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
1 or more years experience coaching collegiate sprints and jumps
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be able to travel to overnight and/or day trip track meets in spring semester as listed in track schedule.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive school vehicles per board policy (including the occasional driving for the cross country programs).
Ability to drive up to 15 passenger van/coach bus

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
NCAA Division II athletic or coaching experience
A thorough knowledge of and commitment to compliance with the rules, regulations and policies of NCAA and the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Responsibilities

Organizing and conducting skill instruction, practice, and training schedules for the men’s and women’s sprints and jumps.
Effectively manage relationships with student-athletes, coaches and the broader campus community
Strategize and meet recruiting goals along with all other aspects of the evaluation of prospective student-athletes
Provide appropriate leadership in practice and competitive environments
Conduct sound fiscal management and participate in fundraising activities supporting the program
Ensure a quality student-athlete experience through community engagement, campus involvement, and competitive achievement
Monitor academic and disciplinary standing of student-athletes
Establish positive relationships with support staff
Assist in planning as well as participate in cross country/track and field camps and clinics
Represent the cross country and track and field program as designated by the head coach
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive school vehicles per board policy (including the occasional driving for the cross country programs).
Ability to drive up to 15 passenger van/coach bus
Other duties as assigned