Assistant Track and Field Coach (Throws)

University Of Lynchburg•Lynchburg, VA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Lynchburg, a private, regional university, is seeking applicants for a full-time Assistant Track and Field Coach. This position reports to the Head Track and Field Coach and is responsible for supporting and leading all aspects of developing a successful program, with a primary focus on instruction and mentorship for student athletes. The role is an avenue to empower and build lives through college athletics.

Requirements

Successful coaching background
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to understand, comprehend and follow directions
Good teamwork skills
Bachelors required
Must successfully pass a background check

Nice To Haves

Collegiate playing or coaching experience with throwing events in a successful program
Masters Preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Head Coach to plan, organize, and implement daily practice plans.
Lead individual or specialty practice sessions as assigned.
Prepare and maintain practice equipment.
Provide individualized technical instruction and constructive feedback to student-athletes.
Deliver group instruction and performance evaluations.
Assess daily team performance and identify areas for improvement.
Coordinate strength and conditioning activities with the Strength and Conditioning staff.
Assist in managing the program's social media presence.
Prepare scouting reports, opponent analyses, and performance standards.
Coordinate competition logistics, including travel arrangements, lodging, meals, itineraries, and meet preparation.
Assist with athlete warm-ups and oversee pre-competition preparation.
Provide coaching, technical instruction, and performance feedback during competitions.
Foster a positive and encouraging competitive environment.
Coordinate and monitor off-season strength and conditioning programs.
Conduct equipment setup, maintenance, and inventory management.
Oversee the distribution, collection, and inventory of team equipment and apparel.
Organize and conduct individual student-athlete meetings.
Assist in developing the annual competition schedule and coordinating travel arrangements.
Complete and maintain all required departmental paperwork, certifications, and compliance documentation.
Obtain and maintain university driver authorization.
Plan and coordinate team special events, community service initiatives, and program engagement activities.
Organize recruiting visit schedules.
Prepare and distribute communications to student-athletes' families and program alumni.
Manage uniform distribution, collection, replacement, and inventory.
Coordinate the selection, ordering, and organization of team apparel.
Plan and execute official and unofficial campus visit days for prospective student-athletes.
Develop proficiency in the institution's recruiting database and applicable recruiting software.
Maintain accurate records of prospective, interested, accepted, and enrolled student-athletes.
Track campus visits and recruiting interactions.
Maintain comprehensive records of recruiting correspondence.
Respond promptly to recruiting inquiries.
Identify and evaluate prospective student-athletes.
Monitor recruit development and maintain updated recruiting evaluations.
Communicate regularly with prospective student-athletes.
Participate in university Open House and admissions recruitment events.
Conduct on-campus recruiting meetings with prospective student-athletes and their families.
Provide campus tours.
Attend showcases, competitions, camps, and prospective student-athlete events.
Assist the Head Coach in preparing and managing the annual operating budget.
Maintain accurate financial records and ensure expenditures remain within approved budget allocations.
Assist with the timely selection, purchasing, inventory, and maintenance of uniforms, equipment, and program supplies.
Build and maintain positive relationships with alumni, donors, prospective donors, families, and community partners.
Promote and enhance the visibility and reputation of the Lynchburg Track & Field program.
Support fundraising initiatives and alumni engagement activities.
Demonstrate a commitment to NCAA, conference, university, and departmental rules, policies, and procedures.
Support the University's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and Title IX compliance.
Maintain required certifications and complete all mandatory institutional and departmental training.
Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned.
Represent the University and the Department of Athletics in a professional manner.