Part-time Assistant Coach Men's & Women’s Cross Country Track & Field

New Jersey Institute of Technology

138d • $7,500

About The Position

As an Assistant Coach for NJIT's intercollegiate Men's & Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field teams, this function finds the incumbent responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the proper and overall management of the Track & Cross Country programs. To accomplish this role, responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Coaching Activities, NCAA Compliance, and maintaining current health care certifications.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of coaching experience on the club or intercollegiate level, with a specialty in long distance & middle distance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in the area of sporting specialty.
• Knowledge of applicable team or individual sport and its playing rules.
• Ability to foster a cooperative environment.
• Knowledge of NCAA student-athlete academic eligibility requirements.
• Knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules.
• Ability to understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• CPR/AED and First-aid certified.

Nice To Haves

• At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Responsibilities

• Assists in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training and competition with a special emphasis on distance runners.
• Assists in the identification and recruitment of prospective student-athletes for the intercollegiate Men's & Women’s Cross Country Track & Field program, in accordance with NCAA rules, regulations, guidelines and standards.
• Assists in monitoring distance training and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
• Provides assistance in the coordination and administration of the program as required.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all applicable NCAA rules, regulations, bylaws, constitutions and related university rules, regulations and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains current health care certifications (First aid, CPR/AED).

Benefits

• Salary of $7,500 (USD).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree