Assistant Coach - Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track

EXPIRED

Position Information

Position Information

Position Number

517030

Position Information

Position Information

Position Number

517030

Working Title

Assistant Coach - Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track

Job Title

Assistant Coach 1

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

Mens Cross Country

Job Purpose

Assistant coach for men’s and women’s cross country/track.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Essential Functions

Assists the head coach with all aspects of the cross country/track program including home meet management, travel logistics, maintaining countable athletically-related activity (

CARA

) logs and practice schedules, maintaining social media accounts, practices and conditioning, player development, recruiting, public relations, and supporting the academic development and graduation of student-athletes. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Proven record of successful cross country/track coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level. Education and experience necessary to perform all the functions of a Division I Assistant Cross Country/Track Coach. Commitment to adhere to

NCAA

and

OVC

rules and regulations as well as University policies and procedures.

Beyond meeting minimum requirements, candidates will be evaluated in terms of how their experience and education have prepared them for Division I assistant coaching including the academic development and graduation of student-athletes, promoting the welfare of student-athletes, recruiting, practice, conditioning, player and public relations, and fundraising. Coaching philosophy must complement the philosophy of the head coach.

Preferred Qualifications

Three to five years of experience as a collegiate multi or jumps athlete or coach. Experience with

APR

, academic success, and student retention. Experience with computer software programs such as MS Office. Valid commercial driver’s license.

Work Hours

Compensation and Benefits

| Salary | Commensurate with education and experience. | | Benefits Information |
Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. |

Posting Details

| Posting Date | 05/03/2024 | | Screening Date | 05/17/2024 | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicants are required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon hire), and complete contact information for three references at the time of application. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered. |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. Transcripts 4. List of References Optional Documents 1. Other Documents 2. Transcripts 2 3. Transcripts 3 4. Other Documents 2 5. Other Documents 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this job opportunity?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution?
   • Yes
   • No