Assistant Track and Field Coach/Throws

Job Summary

Position Description :  

• Part time, ten month coaching position focusing in the throwing events. 
• Promote the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletic program.
• Provide assistance with academic goals and objectives of the team. 
• Provide for the safety and welfare of team members at all fitness levels working closely with the athletic training staff to ensure all student-athletes have had physical exams, proof of health insurance and their athletic training needs have been met.
• Recruit and retain outstanding student-athletes to the Track & Field/Cross Countryprogram who excel academically; coordinate contacts with recruits and their families; yearly recruitment goals set by the head coach and the university. 
• Represent the athletic department at professional, civic, charitable, and alumni events as requested; assist with coordinating community service projects, leadership training, and outreach activities as part of the NAIA’s Champions of Character program.
• Other duties as appointed by the Director of Track and Field. 

Qualifications:  

• Successful experience coaching or competing in the throwing events.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, in a manner consistent with professional standards, including making oral presentations to groups and contributing to the development of high qualitywritten materials which reflect positively on the University. 
• Ability to consistently demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with persons both internal and external to the University, both on the telephone and in person. 
• The ability to remain calm in crisis situations, to act decisively, and to apply sound judgmentin determining appropriate action regarding interventions, assistance and referral of students to other University staff members.  
• Ability to prioritize and deal with several tasks concurrently, while maintaining flexibility, high energy, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly and easily get to know many students and the ability to work alternative hours when student issues or programs require it.
• Ability to use new technologies to accomplish team and departmental goals.
• Ability to assist in organizing travel preparations, assist driving vehicles and work a varied schedule which may include night and weekend hours. 

Education and Experience :  

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Two to five years of collegiate playing and/or coaching experience including effective leadership and communication is preferred.