Assistant Head Coach, Track & Field

Denison University • Granville, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist Head Track & Field Coach with the daily operation of the track & field program and the recruitment of student-athletes. Serve as event coach for the sprints and hurdles. Perform additional coaching or administrative assignment and teach for the department as requested.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree.
• Collegiate competition experience in the sprints and/or hurdles.
• Excellent problem solving, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to teach physical education courses and relate well to students, fellow department members and other colleagues.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience coaching the sprints and hurdles at collegiate level.
• Successful and proven experience in recruiting student athletes.
• A Master’s degree.
• USTFCCCA Track & Field Technical Certification.
• Experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and/or experience in a residential, liberal arts college environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Track & Field Coach with the daily operation of the track & field program and the recruitment of student-athletes.
• Serve as event coach for the sprints and hurdles.
• Monitor preparation of athletic facilities for practices and meets.
• Develop and apply team rules.
• Assist the head coach with team selection, meets and practices.
• Assist with administrative duties such as scheduling, making team travel arrangements, home meet management, monitoring academic progress of students, supervising student workers, working with the equipment staff on the distribution and maintenance of athletic equipment.
• Provide the Sports Information Office with appropriate information for publications and press releases.
• Identify and contact prospective students, arrange campus visits, develop printed recruiting materials.
• Assist the Admissions Office with special events.
• Abide by University, NCAC and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Teach courses for the department as needed.
• Participate actively in the university community.
• Serve on appropriate university and department committees.
• Perform coaching, administrative, or other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Denison University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
• Title IX Notice: Sex discrimination is prohibited by federal law through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Denison does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates including admissions and employment.
• For Denison’s official Notice of Non-Discrimination, please visit https://denison.edu/forms/non-discrimination-notice.
• You can learn more about Title IX at Denison at https://denison.edu/campus/title-ix.
• Job seekers who may need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or by email at [email protected].

What This Job Offers

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