Men's and Women's Assistant Cross Country and Track and Field Coach
About The Position
This is a part-time (0.50 FTE) hybrid role within the athletic department, requiring a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and travel with teams. The position involves assisting head coaches in all aspects of the men's and women's cross country and track & field programs, including instruction, practice planning, and student-athlete advisement. The coach will provide quality coaching and instruction, mentor student-athletes, attend and assist with competitions, and support recruiting efforts. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is expected, along with compliance with NCAA Division III and MIAC regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- 1+ year of high school, club, or college coaching experience.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree.
- 3+ years of college coaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist in all aspects of the instruction, practice planning, and advisement of the men’s and women’s cross country and track & field programs.
- Assist the head coaches in implementing training programs and practice plans.
- Provide quality coaching and instruction to student-athletes during pre-season, in-season practices, and competitions to cross country athletes and assigned distance events during indoor and outdoor track seasons.
- Mentor student-athletes to promote athletic, emotional, and social growth.
- Attend all competitions and assist with meet strategies.
- Assist with meet preparation, meet set-up, and meet day needs.
- Assist with travel arrangements, meal planning, fundraising activities, home competition management, and equipment issue/return/care.
- Attend athletic department staff meetings and program staff meetings as able.
- Assist in actively recruiting qualified student-athletes.
- Assist in the execution of the recruiting plan with both head coaches that targets a diverse group of potential student-athletes who can achieve high levels of success academically, socially, and athletically.
- Evaluate potential student athletes regularly, maintain consistent, effective, honest communication with potential student athletes, maintain contact with various coaches.
- Participate in campus visits with prospective student-athletes in a professional manner.
- Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community.
- Comply with all NCAA Division III, MIAC, and St. Olaf Bylaws.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach or athletic department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
