Assistant Track and Field Coach/Head Women’s Cross Country

Rice University•United States,

1h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach, Women's Track, will assist the Head Coach in the effective management and administration of all aspects related to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student-athletes. This position will have duties related to coaching, the recruitment of prospective student-athletes, operational management, and other aspects of the program’s administration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
3 years of coaching at the professional or collegiate level
Experience recruiting both internationally and nationwide at the college level
Must possess (or have the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire) and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license with no more than three moving violations and/or at-fault accidents within the past 36 months, and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past five years
Demonstrated success in skill instruction and practice
Knowledge of NCAA legislation, participating conference bylaws, and compliance guidelines related to a sports program
Ability to motivate athletes to perform at peak ability
Demonstrated good sportsmanship and ethical behavior
Highly organized with good time management and sound judgment
Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community
Demonstrated professional and effective public relations skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to multitask and work well in a team setting or individually
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
Adaptable and supportive of a changing work environment
Creative and forward-thinking

Responsibilities

Conducts and manages all aspects of a sports program according to participating conference, NCAA, Rice University, and Athletic Department rules, regulations, and procedures
Develops and organizes recruiting records, logs, and contact information for a sports program per NCAA regulations
Scouts and recruits student-athletes and supports future athletes through the admissions process
Monitors academic progress of athletes to ensure player eligibility
Demonstrates knowledge of how to manage training for cross-country, indoor, and outdoor seasons; understands recovery and wellness specific to distance athletes
Maintains skill development programs for players
Coordinates maintenance and repair work for athletic equipment
Promotes athletic programs through community events, fundraising, public speaking, and marketing
Teaches the fundamentals and strategies of women’s track at the collegiate level
Critiques and provides professional feedback to athletes
Performs all other duties as assigned