Assistant Head Track/CC Coach

Southeastern Louisiana University • Hammond, LA

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About The Position

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Department of Athletics, invites applicants for the position of Assistant Track and Cross Country Coach. The successful candidate will assist the Head Coach with all phases of a Division 1 intercollegiate track and cross country program including instruction and training of student-athletes in on-court/field operations, throws, physical and mental player development, motivation, mentorship, instilling disciplines and development technical skills through quality practice and excellent communication. Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. Southeastern Louisiana University is the state's third-largest public university, boasting over 13,000 students who come from nearly 50 nations and all 50 states. The university offers more than 150 programs of study across five colleges that focus on hands-on learning. With a small-town location, personal attention to students and a close-knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college. We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience that empowers them with a lifelong education. Southeastern Louisiana University’s core values are focused on providing a caring personal environment and an academic environment of excellence. We work to lead the educational, economic and cultural development of the region with educational programs based on vital and evolving curricula that address emerging priorities and needs of the state and the students it serves. Southeastern Louisiana University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. Southeastern recruits, selects, employs and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its admission and recruitment of students, educational programs, and activities, or employment policies. Southeastern Louisiana University may require a criminal background check to be conducted on candidate(s) selected for hire and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• A minimum of one year of coaching experience at the high school level or above or one year as a Division I student-athlete.
• Ability to travel and work nights/weekends as necessary.
• Cover Letter
• Resume/Vita
• Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
• Names and contact information for 3 references

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree from an accredited university.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations in Division 1 Athletics

Responsibilities

• assist the Head Coach with all phases of a Division 1 intercollegiate track and cross country program
• instruction and training of student-athletes in on-court/field operations, throws, physical and mental player development, motivation, mentorship, instilling disciplines and development technical skills through quality practice and excellent communication

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees