Assistant Track & Field Coach

CSU Careers • Fresno, CA

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About The Position

Under direction of the Head Track and Field/Cross Country Coach, the incumbent will be responsible to recruit quality student-athletes (with an emphasis in distance, jumps, throws, and sprints events) within the guidelines of the Code of Recruitment as required by the Head Coach; coach student-athletes in practice and competition; monitor the conditioning and training of the student-athletes; teach and develop sport specific skills and coaching strategies to enhance the athletic performance of student-athletes; assist in the success of team performance and eligibility criteria; organize and direct local, regional and/or national meets as required; conduct summer camps and track/field clinics; enforce written team rules and expectations including while traveling and on and off campus conduct; comply with NCAA, Conference and University rules and policies; assist in the monitoring and maintenance of academic progress and eligibility of team members, and in the coordination of team travel as needed; if applicable, prepare data and reports as necessary in support of NCAA, Conference and University rules compliance; assist in the promotion of fund raising activities; assist in Title IX and diversity outreach.

Requirements

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and policies
• Strong communication and motivation skills
• Coaching philosophy and teaching concepts must be compatible with those of the Head Coach
• Ability to work cooperatively with coaches, staff, faculty, students, and members of the community
• Commitment to academic integrity and compliance with University, conference and NCAA regulations
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution
• Minimum of two years coaching experience at D-I, D-II or JC Level within Track & Field and Cross Country

Responsibilities

• Recruit quality student-athletes (with an emphasis in distance, jumps, throws, and sprints events)
• Coach student-athletes in practice and competition
• Monitor the conditioning and training of the student-athletes
• Teach and develop sport specific skills and coaching strategies to enhance the athletic performance of student-athletes
• Assist in the success of team performance and eligibility criteria
• Organize and direct local, regional and/or national meets as required
• Conduct summer camps and track/field clinics
• Enforce written team rules and expectations including while traveling and on and off campus conduct
• Comply with NCAA, Conference and University rules and policies
• Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of academic progress and eligibility of team members, and in the coordination of team travel as needed
• Prepare data and reports as necessary in support of NCAA, Conference and University rules compliance
• Assist in the promotion of fund raising activities
• Assist in Title IX and diversity outreach

Benefits

• medical
• dental and vision plans
• membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
• sick and vacation time
• 15 paid holidays a year
• fee waiver education program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees