Assistant Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Coach
About The Position
The Department of Athletics and Recreation is searching for a part-time Assistant Cross Country Track & Field Coach who is a positive, energetic and enthusiastic leader with the ability to teach, motivate, build, develop, and recruit student-athletes. Reporting to the Head Track & Field and Cross Country Coach, the Assistant Coach will assist in developing, organizing and administering all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division III Track and Field and Cross Country program. Higher priority will be given to a candidate with specific background in sprints, jumps, or strength coaching. This is a part-time stipend position, paid bi-weekly. The Department of Athletics and Recreation is committed to providing a wide range of activities and services that assist Pratt students of various backgrounds and abilities in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Pratt has an athletics history dating back to the founding of the institution in 1887. Pratt is an NCAA Division III institution and competes in the Atlantic East Conference.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Familiarity with NCAA Division III rules
- Ability to work weekends is crucial
- Ability to work well in a diverse environment
- Valid Driver’s License and comfortable driving a 12-passenger van
Nice To Haves
- Experience competing at the NCAA, NAIA, or NJCAA level
- At least one year coaching experience at the college/university level with sprints, hurdles, and/or multi’s OR at least three years coaching at the high school level
- Master’s Degree
- Candidate should be able to coordinate individual or specialized workouts
Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Coach with all aspects of coaching, program, team management, planning and executing training, practices, and meets
- Aid in all levels of prospective student-athlete recruitment
- Participate in professional electronic, phone and interpersonal communication to individual players, administrators, and recruits
- Assist with off-season training, in-season training, and strength & conditioning for all athletes, specifically sprinters and jumpers
- Assist with team travel, including driving passenger vans for meets and practices
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
