Assistant Track Coach-Athletics

Open for hire: 07-17-2025

SUMMARY

Assists in coaching duties for the track team. Assists with all aspects of recruitment and training of student-athletes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assists in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practice, training, and competition.
2. Assists in designing and implementing specific conditioning programs and/or training routines as appropriate to improve athletic performance.
3. Conducts recruitment of student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules through scouting, on-site attendance, and home visits.
4. Assists in monitoring and supporting student-athletes in academic progress.
5. May assist in planning and arranging team travel and may perform other administrative responsibilities as appropriate.
6. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Open for hire: 07-17-2025

SUMMARY

Assists in coaching duties for the track team. Assists with all aspects of recruitment and training of student-athletes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assists in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practice, training, and competition.
2. Assists in designing and implementing specific conditioning programs and/or training routines as appropriate to improve athletic performance.
3. Conducts recruitment of student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules through scouting, on-site attendance, and home visits.
4. Assists in monitoring and supporting student-athletes in academic progress.
5. May assist in planning and arranging team travel and may perform other administrative responsibilities as appropriate.
6. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires an individual to be a member in good standing of the church of Christ. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at a fully acceptable level. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, and other behaviors required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree; track coaching experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, & OTHER

• Cooperation - Openly shares information, knowledge and expertise with co-workers and cooperates with other members to achieve the workgroup’s goals; puts the interest of the University/unit ahead of accomplishing individual goals.
• Service Orientation - Understands the perspective and requirements of the customer, both internal and external; does what it takes to serve the customer to meet or exceed their expectations and anticipates future needs of the customer.
• Dependability - Consistently takes responsibility for completing work on time and follows through on commitments; acts with integrity and trustworthiness. Available for work on a consistent and timely basis with infrequent unplanned absences.
• Confidentiality – Understands and respects University policy and state and federal regulations concerning the restrictions of information disclosure.
• Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in area of sporting specialty.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with student athletes
• In-depth knowledge of applicable sport.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
• Knowledge of athletic training and conditioning programs and routines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks, such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

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