Assistant Coach, Track & Field

Job Summary

Job Summary:

The Assistant Coach, under the general supervision and direction of the Head Coach and oversight of the Athletic Director, is responsible to support the efforts of the Head Coach in conducting a successful track & field program. Duties specified below will be the specific responsibilities for which the Assistant Coach will be paid.

Part-time coaching compensation for the indoor and outdoor seasons is modest. Housing and a meal plan may be included. Benefits not included.

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support the coach in administering a competitive NCAA Division III track & field program in accordance with college, NCAA and Centennial Conference policies.
• Provide coaching in support of the head coach's plan to assist all athletes in realizing their potential as athletes, students and members of the general college community.
• Attend practices, training sessions, team meetings and meets (home and away) in support of the Head Coach. (Specific time commitment required will be delineated by the Head Coach)
• Part-time assistants will be expected to make themselves available when necessary for training in rules compliance.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, said duties to be described specifically along with estimated hours required for the task.
• Experience working with sprints/hurdles or pole vault is preferred.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and related professional experience, or a combination of experiences leading to similar qualification, required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work with a variety of people.
• Flexibility of time necessary to make commitment to varying time needs of the position.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable through the College.