Assistant Cross Country, Track & Field Coach

EXPIRED

Job Title

Assistant Cross Country, Track & Field Coach

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Athletic Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Job Title

Assistant Cross Country, Track & Field Coach

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Athletic Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Will assist the head coach in team management on and off the field and will assist in organizing and administering of appropriate pre-season, season and post-season competition schedules, conditioning routines, and team and individualized coaching duties as necessary for a competitive quality program.
 

Responsibilities:

• Will assist the head coach in team management on and off the field and will assist in organizing and administering of appropriate pre-season, season and post-season competition schedules, conditioning routines, and team and individualized coaching duties as necessary for a competitive quality program.

• Will assist head coach in all areas of recruitment for the team, this includes traveling to scouts to evaluate potential players as well as planning and arranging campus visits.

• Will assist the head coach in all administrative aspects of the program including attending coaches meetings, securing team travel and accommodations, compliance and academic monitoring of students-athletes.  Will attend required NCAA, SWAC and TAMU System education trainings, clinics and conferences and adhere to established rules and regulations, policies and procedures. 

• Serves as primary coach to men and women long sprinters and middle distance runners. Will perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three years of coaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of seven years of experience.

Job Posting Close Date:   

• 02/15/2025

Required Attachments:  

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional. 

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae 

• Cover Letter 

Application Submission Guidelines:   

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site. 

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process. 

Background Check Requirements:  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.  

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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