Assistant Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track Coach

St. Bonaventure University•St. Bonaventure, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to assist with the management of an NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track programs; assists with conditioning, practices, coaching, recruiting, travel arrangements, ordering of equipment and gear, and academic support. In conjunction with the Head Coach, plans and executes a successful program that would include duties such as: conducting regular team and individual practice sessions; coaching the student athletes, evaluating athletes performance in practice and competition; monitoring the conditioning and training of student athletes, advises and counsels student athletes regarding their obligations to comply with all rules and regulations related to financial aid and eligibility, as well as personal conduct and academics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required
Prior coaching experience at the college or club sports level or as a collegiate athlete
First Aid, CPR, AED Required (or willingness to obtain)
Ability to act with honesty and sportsmanship at all times so that intercollegiate athletics as a whole, the university and they as individuals, represent the honor and dignity of fair play and the generally recognized high standards associated with wholesome competitive sports
Solid knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes
Ability to handle highly confidential material and maintain strict confidence
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures and have knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the swimming and diving program
Ability to successfully recruit and retain student athletes
Skilled in exemplary customer service, including dealing effectively with the students, faculty, staff, and general public both in person and over the telephone
Ability to maintain professionalism when dealing with all staff and other customers and possess the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and sensitivity to the needs of all prospective as well as current students
Excellent writing skills and the demonstrated ability to develop written reports and action plans
Good organizational, oral and recruiting skills
Ability to work effectively, decisively and flexibly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to identify problems and to propose feasible solutions
Strong organizational skills, ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Knowledge of, or ability to learn applicable sports-related technology
Ability to lead and guide student-athletes in area of specialty
Ability to travel with the team and monitors the conduct of student athletes
Ability to accept and provide effective supervision, assignments, change and correction
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Master’s Preferred

Responsibilities

Conducting regular team and individual practice sessions
Coaching the student athletes
Evaluating athletes performance in practice and competition
Monitoring the conditioning and training of student athletes
Advising and counseling student athletes regarding their obligations to comply with all rules and regulations related to financial aid and eligibility, as well as personal conduct and academics
Arranges and conducts recruiting functions including off- and on-campus visits, evaluations and contacts of prospective student-athletes
Ensures that necessary athletic equipment and gear is available and in proper condition for scheduled practices and competition and makes recommendation for repairs or replacement, as necessary
Works with department’s liaison to apparel company to order appropriate gear/uniforms as necessary
Performs administrative tasks such as scheduling, travel arrangements, budget preparation and monitoring, and maintaining statistics
Attends coaches’ preparatory meetings and implements strategies resulting from these meetings
Full travel responsibilities for in-and-out of sport season