Assistant Track and Field Coach

Job Summary

Responsibilities:

• Recruiting and retaining qualified students to help take the program forward, monitor their academic performance and hold study tables in order to help athletes progress successfully towards completion and graduation.
• Coaching and supervising the track and field teams during scheduled practices, games and other events linked to the track and field program.
• Maintaining responsibility for expense control and compliance with all program expenditures, staying with budget.
• Assist the program with all NJCAA rules and regulations.
• Assist in developing strategies to motivate maximum level of individual and team athletic performance required to build and maintain a competitive, high quality NJCAA program.
• Develop strategies to ensure a safe environment for the athletes.
• Promoting the athletic program both on-campus and off-campus and actively participating in and contributing professionally to the athletic department.
• Planning and conducting campus and other fundraising coordinated with the Head Coach.
• Fulfilling other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director.
• Perform in a manner which strengthens the coordination and cooperation of all organizational components of the College, including opportunities for student recruitment. 

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university
• Coaching experience or demonstrated ability to coach college
• Ability to recruit and retain qualified student athletes
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective computer skills
• Effective human relations and ability to communicate with varying age groups
• Ability to raise funds with the community
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience competing or coaching college track and field
• Thorough knowledge of NJCAA compliance
• Sprints and hurdles knowledge/experience