Assistant Track and Field Coach
About The Position
This position is a part-time role within the athletic department. It requires a flexible work schedule; nights and weekends are necessary, and traveling with teams is required. The role involves assisting in all aspects of the instruction, practice planning, and advisement of the men’s and women’s track & field throws programs. The coach will provide quality coaching and instruction to student-athletes, mentor them for athletic, emotional, and social growth, and assist with meet preparation and management. Additionally, the role includes actively recruiting qualified student-athletes and supporting a diverse and inclusive community. Compliance with NCAA Division III, MIAC, and St. Olaf Bylaws is mandatory.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- 1+ year of high school, club, or college coaching experience.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree.
- 3+ years of college coaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist in all aspects of the instruction, practice planning, and advisement of the men’s and women’s track & field throws programs.
- Assist the head coaches in implementing training programs and practice plans.
- Provide quality coaching and instruction to student-athletes during pre-season, in-season practices, and competitions to throws athletes during indoor and outdoor track seasons.
- Mentor student-athletes to promote athletic, emotional, and social growth.
- Attend all competitions and assist with meet strategies.
- Assist with meet preparation, meet set-up, and meet day needs.
- Assist with home competition management, and equipment needs/care.
- Assist in actively recruiting qualified student-athletes.
- Assist in the execution of the recruiting plan with both head coaches that targets a diverse group of potential student-athletes who can achieve high levels of success academically, socially, and athletically.
- Evaluate potential student athletes regularly, maintain consistent, effective, and honest communication with potential student athletes, and maintain contact with various coaches.
- Participate in campus visits with prospective student-athletes in a professional manner.
- Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community.
- Comply with all NCAA Division III, MIAC, and St. Olaf Bylaws.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach or athletic department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
