Assistant Coach, Men's Track & Field

Job Summary

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintains complete knowledge and compliance of rules and regulations governing intercollegiate athletics while working within the department's rules, regulations and policies.
• Participates in the effective recruiting, instruction and coaching of student-athletes, emphasizing fundamentals, conditioning, game preparation and strategy.
• Maintains an environment that emphasizes academics as a priority, making every effort to ensure that all student-athletes meet academic requirements, while working to integrate sports into the academic life of the University.
• Assists in the preparation of an annual written plan and goals for the program and the annual assessment of performance in relation to the plan and goals.
• Maintains discipline in the program, promotes fairness, understanding and protectiveness of student-athletes while motivating them.
• Maintains an environment of cooperation and continuous improvement, maintaining positive communications supporting the athletic program, the University and University staff.
• Participates in marketing and promotional activities with media, alumni and civic groups consistent with the objectives of the athletic program.
• Assists with recruiting evaluations, official visits and any travel-related activities of prospective student-athletes.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Associate's degree and one to two years' experience in coaching the specific sport you are applying for, or equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
• Advanced knowledge of NCAA and Conference Rules and Regulations as they pertain to student-athletes.
• Strong knowledge of effective coaching practices.
• Strong recruiting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated management skills and knowledge of supervision and management practices.
• Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion
• Work is performed in a standard office environment during standard business hours, as well as during non-regular office hours to fulfill business needs.
• Extensive travel required for competition and recruiting.
• Valid driver's license required.
• The finalist will be required to successfully pass a background check.