Assistant Men's & Women's Track & Field Coach

University of New Orleans•New Orleans, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Track & Field Coach assists the Head Men's & Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country Coach with instruction, development, preparation, recruitment, and retention of men's & women's track & field and cross-country student athletes. The Assistant Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Coach will be expected to maintain compliance with the rules and regulations of New Orleans Athletics, the Southland Conference, and the NCAA. Must adhere to LSU New Orleans, LSU System, and State of Louisiana policies and procedures. AMWTFC will promote the advancement of the University's vision and support the University's mission by advancing the men's & women's track & field and men's & women's cross-country programs and graduating student-athletes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a high school, college, professional coach or a member of a college coaching staff (may include GA or volunteer coach position experience).
Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA compliance policies and procedures.
Proven ability to develop, establish, and sustain relationships with student-athletes, coaches, administration, and various constituents.
Excellent administrative, organizational, and proven ability to recruit prospective student-athletes.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
2-4 years of Division I college coaching experience

Responsibilities

Manages and directs the administration of all day-to-day practice and competition activities related to the group assigned by the Head Coach.
Assists Head Coach with the recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
Assists the Head Coach in the management of funds by providing input for development of the annual Athletics Department budget.
Supports established athletic fund-raising goals by actively participating in fund-raising events and promotional activities for intercollegiate athletics and the cross country/track and field teams.
Assists with all travel arrangements, coordinating meet entries, and itinerary development for all team cross country and track meets.
Assists with the coordination and organization of any home cross country or track meets, including securing officials and volunteers for events.
Collaborate with Head Coach on meet-day coaching strategy for individual and relay student-athletes.
Assist Head Coach with inventory, ordering and distribution of equipment and supplies for teams annually.
Schedule facilities for practice and competition when needed.
May represent the Head Coach upon request at LSU New Orleans, NCAA, Conference select events.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Administration.