Associate Head Track/Assistant Cross Country Coach

Florida Institute of Technology•Melbourne, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Head Men’s Track Coach/Assistant Cross Country Coach is responsible for assisting with the vision, leadership, and strategic planning in directing and supervising all activities related to the recruitment, teaching, training, and skill development of scholar-athletes in preparation for intercollegiate competitions with specialization in sprints, jumps, hurdles, and multis. The coach establishes positive, mutually respectful, and effective working relationships with scholar-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty, alumni, and the public in supporting the University’s mission to educate global thinkers, resilient problem solvers, and future leaders, ready to support industry and societal needs by responsibly integrating science, technology, and other key disciplines to advance knowledge across the universe and Florida Tech athletics mission of developing diverse athletes into scholars, champions, and leaders prepared to become global influencers in their relentless pursuit of greatness. Florida Institute of Technology is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and the Sunshine State Conference (SSC). In meeting the University’s tradition of ethical conduct at all levels of university life, this role is responsible for demonstrating a commitment to represent the University in an honorable and ethical manner and complying with all athletic, NCAA, Sunshine State Conference (SSC), Florida Institute of Technology, and established Federal Government policies and protocols, including the use of all athletic and university software and technology systems, documentation, travel arrangements, equipment/supplies maintenance, orders, and community service.

Requirements

Must comply with all athletic, NCAA, Sunshine State Conference (SSC), Florida Institute of Technology, and established Federal Government policies and protocols.
Must use all athletic and university software and technology systems, documentation, travel arrangements, equipment/supplies maintenance, orders, and community service.
Must be present at each regular practice session and competition.
Must comply with academic policies established by the University and the NCAA.
Must maintain an environment that prioritizes higher education, as reflected in class attendance, grade point averages, the NCAA Academic Success Rate (ASR), and federal graduation rates.
Must cooperate fully with the University in promoting the Program, the University's Athletics Advancement fundraising efforts, the University itself, the University's Alumni Association, and other University-affiliated organizations.
Must attend and participate at meetings, events, and media outlets of the University and University-affiliated organizations.
Must endorse products and performance of promotional services.
Must make personal appearances, in each case as directed by the Director of Athletics.
Must have official transcripts of all collegiate work sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment.
All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

Nice To Haves

Specialization in sprints, jumps, hurdles, and multis.

Responsibilities

Assists the head coach in providing a positive scholar-athlete experience centered on physical and mental health.
Organizes, implements, and oversees all regular practice sessions and competitions, and is present at each.
Develops, instructs, and motivates scholar-athletes in fundamentals, techniques, and strategies to achieve high-level performance, both individually and as a team, specializing in sprints, jumps, hurdles, and multis.
Assists the head coach with evaluating and recruiting athletically talented, academically qualified scholar-athletes, and with monitoring, overseeing, and supporting their academic success in alignment with the University's mission and philosophy.
Complies with academic policies established by the University and the NCAA, and maintains an environment that prioritizes higher education, as reflected in class attendance, grade point averages, the NCAA Academic Success Rate (ASR), and federal graduation rates.
Assists with the development, implementation, and oversight of the sports operating budget provided by the university.
Develops fundraising activities and events to supplement the program's budget needs.
Cooperates fully with the University in promoting the Program, the University's Athletics Advancement fundraising efforts, the University itself, the University's Alumni Association, and other University-affiliated organizations. This cooperation includes but is not limited to: (a) attendance and participation at meetings, events, and media outlets of the University and University-affiliated organizations; (b) endorsement of products and performance of promotional services; and (c) personal appearances, in each case as directed by the Director of Athletics.
Performs additional duties and special projects as directed by the Head Coach and/or the Director of Athletics in support of the department's mission and strategic priorities.