Assistant Track & Cross Country Coach for Distance - State University Faculty
About The Position
Assist head coach with the day-to-day operations of a Division II Track and Field/Cross Country program. Organization of weekly, monthly, and yearly training and skill development plan for assigned events. Student-athlete recruitment – Assist Full Time Staff in the recruitment of prospective student athletes, ability to identify prospective student-athletes (PSA), assess talent, build relationships, and guide PSAs through initial eligibility process. Organization of practice and training times in coordination with other track and field staff/athletic department staff. Communicate with student-athletes in the distance event group as well as the rest of the team. Assist with athlete development. Assist with promotions and marketing of program. Assist in coordination of home track and field/cross country meets (collegiate and high school) Participate in community service projects and program wide community engagement Fundraising – ability to participate in team organized fundraising efforts throughout the year. Alumni Relations – ability to engage with former members of the track and field program. Compliance – knowledge of and commitment to NCAA, Conference, Institutional policies and procedures. 25% Departmental Administrative Athletics or Campus Duties – This could include anything from marketing, media relations, advising or other support services depending on the successful candidates qualifications and department needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Coaching experience and or playing experience at the collegiate level
- Understanding of comprehensive duties of collegiate coach
- NCAA off-campus recruiting certification or ability to gain certification immediately
- Evidence of the ability to work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds
- Evidence of a valid driver’s license, or ability to acquire a legal driver’s license or qualify for a reasonable accommodation
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree
- Collegiate Coaching experience or Playing experience at NCAA DI, DII, or DIII level
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Assist head coach with day-to-day operations
- Organize training and skill development plans
- Student-athlete recruitment
- Organize practice and training times
- Communicate with student-athletes
- Assist with athlete development
- Assist with promotions and marketing
- Assist in coordination of meets
- Participate in community service projects
- Fundraising
- Alumni Relations
- Compliance with NCAA policies
- Departmental Administrative Duties
Benefits
- 11 paid Holidays
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
- a Pension Plan
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
- pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
- employer paid life insurance
- short and long term disability
- professional development
- a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
