Assistant Track Coach, Men's/Women's Track

Job Summary

Position Summary:

The position reports directly to the Director of Track and Field. Duties include: coaching of assigned events during practice and competition for men's and women's programs, recruiting, and other duties as assigned by the Director of Track and Field. This individual must be knowledgeable of and in compliance with all NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations, and must display professional integrity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• A satisfactory driving record and ability to operate University vehicles. Less than 9 points in driving record within last 36 months required to certify to drive University vehicles.
• Computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
• Must be able to pass the NCAA recruiting compliance test annually.
• Successful coaching experience (sprints/jumps preferred).
• Ability to recruit top-quality student-athletes at the NCAA Div 1 level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to comply with NCAA and conference rules and regulations.
• Desire to work in a collaborative environment and to learn and grow.
• Coaching philosophy consistent and/or complementary to that of the existing Director of Track and Field/Cross Country.
• Concern for the character, academic and athletic preparation of student-athletes.
• Experience recruiting national caliber track and field student-athletes.
• Ability to establish good rapport and effective working relationships with student-athletes, department members, administrators, university faculty and staff, professional colleagues, and the general public.