Assist Track and Field Coach

Talladega College • Talladega, AL

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About The Position

Talladega College seeks an Assistant Track and Field Coach to assist a highly competitive program. The successful candidate will recruit and develop talented athletes who are also strong academic students and will contribute to the athletic department and the college community. The candidate should support a comprehensive liberal arts education, Division II athletics, and the NCAA, Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), and institutional culture. In addition to coaching, the role includes responsibilities within the Department of Athletics. The candidate will help build campus and community support for athletic programs and their athletes, continue the tradition of competitive programs, communicate effectively with a range of constituents, and contribute to a positive work environment. The position reports to the Track and Field Coach.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• College coaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit academically and athletically successful student-athletes.
• Effective written, communication, and presentation skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to comprehensive liberal arts education, Division II athletics, the NCAA, SIAC, and institutional culture.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of constituents and contribute to a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and retain student-athletes who can succeed in an athletically and academically rigorous environment.
• Develop athletes’ skills.
• Create a competitive schedule within budget parameters.
• Participate actively in fundraising strategies.
• Oversee and balance the team’s annual operating budget.
• Support the whole student through coaching and communication.
• Contribute to campus and community support for athletic programs and their athletes.
• Carry out assigned responsibilities in the Department of Athletics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level