Assistant Track & Field Coach - Sprints/Hurdles/Relays

Texas A&M University System • Commerce, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Track and Field Coach is responsible for assisting with the management, coaching and oversight of all phases of the program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2 years of collegiate coaching in track and field and/or cross country.
• Demonstrated knowledge of track and field terminology and skill level.
• Prior meet preparation experience.
• Ability to accumulate, organize, decipher and interpret recruiting notes.
• Must be self-motivated and team-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Individuals must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree.
• Prior experience coaching vertical jumps and the multi-event area in Division I.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I rules.

Responsibilities

• Ensures adherence to all rules and regulations of East Texas A&M University, the Southland Conference and the NCAA.
• Completes data entry related tasks, creates and maintains files and creates and provides statistical analysis.
• Responsible for equipment inventory and requisition.
• Coordinates housing needs of intersessions and pre-game meals with campus cafeteria.
• Assists visiting teams with practice times and other necessary arrangements.
• Assists with camp organization and clinic administration.
• Assists with recruiting organization and activities. Responsible for recruiting and public relations with high school and community college transfer athletes upon taking and passing the NCAA Recruiting Test.
• Assists with player development, training, study table, etc.
• Assists with student-athlete admission/retention concerns.
• Participates in practice and training sessions.
• Organizes track meets.
• Assists with organization of conditioning programs in conjunction with Director of Strength and Conditioning.
• Drive university or rental vehicle for team travel or recruiting.
• Participates in University and public speaking appearances and gatherings.
• Assists with all athletic events as determined by Athletic Administration and Track and Field Head Coach.
• Organizes, participates and supervises team activities.

Benefits

• Employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
• Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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