Secondary Assistant Coach, Cross Country

Emerson College • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Secondary Assistant Coach helps run Emerson College’s men’s and women’s intercollegiate cross-country program. The role primarily assists with organizing and facilitating practices and meets and supports the Head Coach and primary assistant coach in developing student-athletes. The position also contributes to recruitment, athlete instruction and mentorship, program coordination, and representation of the College and athletics department.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of coaching experience at the post-secondary level, professional competitive experience, or college playing experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical skills and tactical strategy, with the ability to teach these effectively and communicate with players.
• Working knowledge of NCAA and NEWMAC rules and understanding of their underlying philosophy.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure; self-directed and motivated.
• Commitment to being a positive member of the Athletics Department and College community and to encouraging athletes to do the same.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Ability to concentrate for short and long periods of time.
• Willingness to travel and work nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment and retention of prospective student-athletes, including evaluating prospects, selecting prospects, and supporting campus visits.
• Help the Head Coach organize, prepare, and conduct individual and team training and meet competition.
• Identify and recruit potential student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules, regulations, guidelines, and standards.
• Lead, monitor, and coordinate training and practice sessions while maintaining appropriate safety standards.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to other assistant coaches on coaching sessions and individual athlete techniques.
• Assist with coordination and administration of the overall program as required.
• Represent Emerson College and its athletics department to institutional programs, the media, students, parents, and the public.
• Assist with coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop athletes’ technical ability and team tactics.
• Analyze team, individual athlete, and opponent performance.
• Provide leadership and instruction to improve the team and individual athletes.
• Mentor student-athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Warm up the team on match day so it can compete effectively.

Benefits

• The College offers a benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, subject to eligibility.
• Health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses.
• Dental plans.
• Time-off programs.
• 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Commuter offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed