Assistant Coach - Track & Field
About The Position
The assistant coach is responsible for selected aspects of the track & field program including coaching, recruitment, retention and the academic success of student-athletes. This role involves demonstrating knowledge of Track & Field through excellence in coaching. In consultation with the Head Track & Field Coach, the assistant coach will supervise a graduate assistant, market and promote the sport program, participate in all athletic department major fundraising efforts, and assist with the development and implementation of Game Environment and Community Engagement initiatives. The position requires adherence to and documentation of compliance with the policies and regulations of the University, Department of Athletics, Mountain East Conference and the NCAA, including the orientation of student-athletes to these guidelines. Other duties include overseeing the conduct and discipline of student-athletes, planning and implementing selected practices and events, assisting with annual recruitment goals, and coordinating pre-season and post-season conditioning with the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach. Professional conduct and situation-appropriate professional attire are required at all times, along with abiding by all compliance and regulatory expectations of the department, NCAA Division II & Mountain East Conference bylaws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Title IX Regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Budgeting skills
- Planning skills
- Computer skills
- Situation appropriate professional attire required at all times
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Coaching, Sport/Athletic Management, Education, or other closely related field
- 1 to 3 years of experience in coaching at the collegiate level
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge of Track & Field through excellence in coaching
- Supervise a graduate assistant
- Market and promote the sport program
- Participate in all athletic department major fundraising efforts
- Assist with the development and implementation of Game Environment and Community Engagement initiatives within the athletics department
- Responsible for adhering to and documenting compliance with the policies and regulations of the University, Department of Athletics, Mountain East Conference and the NCAA
- Responsible for the orientation of student-athletes to these guidelines
- Oversee the conduct and discipline of student-athletes
- Plan and implement selected practices and events
- Assist with the meeting of team specific annual recruitment goal of student-athletes
- Assist in the coordination of pre-season and post-season conditioning with the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Maintain professional conduct at all times
- Abide by all compliance and regulatory expectations of the department, including but not limited to: Point Park Athletic compliance, NCAA Division II & Mountain East Conference bylaws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, Title IX Regulations
- Knowledge and implementation of NCAA rules and regulations in the areas of amateurism, eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, playing and practice seasons, and awards and benefits
- Cooperate and participate in compliance-related policies and procedures, within the institution and NCAA guidelines
- Attend and participate in all staff and rules education meetings
- Review NCAA rules with student-athletes when necessary and reinforce the importance of compliance
- Facilitate the provision of all information necessary to determine prospective student-athlete eligibility
- Provide complete and accurate expense reports
- Provide complete and accurate required information for all official visits
- Assist with the team's compliance with NCAA rules related to playing and practice seasons including weekly athletically-related activity (CARA) logs
- Educate student-athletes regarding NCAA regulations governing employment
- Annually complete and pass the NCAA Coaches Learning Modules
- Ensure compliance with NCAA Bylaws regarding uniform logos, complimentary tickets and summer camps
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
