Assistant Track & Field Coach, Distance

IMG Academy•Bradenton, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Track & Field / XC coach is responsible for assisting the head distance coach in all aspects of training and coaching student athletes with an emphasis on middle distance and distance running as well as cross country.

Requirements

Experience in coaching and/or competing in Track & Field at the professional and/or collegiate level
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field
Proficiency in all Track & Field training and instructional techniques with an emphasis on endurance events
Strong commitment to student-athletes and their development academically, athletically, and socially
Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to comprehensive excellence

Nice To Haves

Bilingual
USA Track & Field Level of certification and/or IAAF Level of certification in the Endurance Events
CPR Certification
Valid driver’s license with ability to drive for tournaments, games, travel

Responsibilities

Assist head coach with preparing training programs for all student-athletes who participate in middle distance and distance running including cross country
Assesses the skill development of each student-athlete, and partners with school staff and performance coaches to ensure their ongoing comprehensive development
Assists with the psychological preparation of the student-athlete in both pre-meet and post-meets
Develops motivational approach to practices and meets
Interacts with the student-athlete as a mentor and as an educator of the sport
Responsible for delivering a high-quality program that aids in the annual retention of student-athletes
Assists in the college placement of the student-athlete
Supports and maintains a high level of understanding of the four-year model for the Academy program student-athlete
Effectively communicates to student-athletes and their parents/guardians
Partners with the student-athlete’s parent/guardian regarding their overall development
Assists sport advisors in generating new leads and maintaining an accurate pipeline for enrollments
Assures that proper safety is maintained
Travels to tournaments and other events as needed
Coaches at Track & Field and Cross Country camps held at IMG Academy
Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes
Performs other duties as assigned