Assistant Coach, Cross Country and Track

Summary:

The Assistant Cross Country and Track Coach supports the Head Coach in the development, management, and leadership of a competitive NCAA Division II intercollegiate cross country and track and field program. This position requires a dynamic, detail-oriented, and motivated individual with a strong commitment to the academic and athletic success of student-athletes. The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the program, including coaching, recruiting, travel coordination, compliance, and fostering a positive team culture aligned with the values of the University, the Sunshine State Conference, and the NCAA.

Job Description:

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day coaching and skill instruction for assigned student-athletes.
• Assist in planning and executing practices and competition strategies.
• Actively recruit academically and athletically qualified student-athletes at the regional and national levels.
• Coordinate team travel logistics including transportation, lodging, and meals.
• Oversee academic progress of student-athletes to ensure eligibility and support academic success.
• Assist with organizing travel to away meets.
• Maintain, inventory, and order team equipment and supplies.
• Foster positive relationships with admissions, financial aid, compliance, faculty, and other campus departments.
• Monitor budget and assist in the financial planning of the program.

Summary:

The Assistant Cross Country and Track Coach supports the Head Coach in the development, management, and leadership of a competitive NCAA Division II intercollegiate cross country and track and field program. This position requires a dynamic, detail-oriented, and motivated individual with a strong commitment to the academic and athletic success of student-athletes. The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the program, including coaching, recruiting, travel coordination, compliance, and fostering a positive team culture aligned with the values of the University, the Sunshine State Conference, and the NCAA.

Job Description:

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day coaching and skill instruction for assigned student-athletes.
• Assist in planning and executing practices and competition strategies.
• Actively recruit academically and athletically qualified student-athletes at the regional and national levels.
• Coordinate team travel logistics including transportation, lodging, and meals.
• Oversee academic progress of student-athletes to ensure eligibility and support academic success.
• Assist with organizing travel to away meets.
• Maintain, inventory, and order team equipment and supplies.
• Foster positive relationships with admissions, financial aid, compliance, faculty, and other campus departments.
• Monitor budget and assist in the financial planning of the program.
• Other duties assigned.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Promote a positive team culture and serve as a role-model for student athletes.
• Enforce the NCAA, Sunshine State Conference, and University compliance rules and standards.
• Demonstrated understanding of and adherence to NCAA and conference compliance rules.
• Strong ethical character and professionalism.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Coaching philosophy consistent with that of the Head Coach and the athletic department's mission.
• Demonstrated concern for the character, academic, and athletic development of student-athletes.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Previous collegiate coaching experience preferred.
• Experience recruiting national-caliber track and field or cross-country student-athletes preferred.
• Current CPR/AED certification.

Application Instructions  

• Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

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