Assistant Track & Field Coach

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Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title

Assistant Track & Field Coach

Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

Compensation Title

Position Number

30023125

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title

Assistant Track & Field Coach

Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

Compensation Title

Position Number

30023125

Position Status

Regular

Work Schedule

Full time flexible

Hours per Week

37.5

Months per Year

12

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.

Purpose of Position

The purpose of the Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coaching position is to assist the head coach in the overall operation of the intercollegiate track & field/cross country team in accordance with Northern Kentucky University (

NKU

), and National Collegiate Athletics Association (

NCAA

) regulations. The coach must have a commitment to the philosophy of providing competitive

NCAA

Division I track & field / cross country program that emphasizes the educational welfare of its student-athletes.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist the head coach in recruiting student-athletes in accordance with

NCAA

regulations using letters, telephone calls, personal visits, reviewing video tapes, and attending high school, junior college and club and league meets. Organize the recruiting schedule for the track & field / cross country staff.

Counsel and assist student-athletes in completing their academic degree at

NKU

. Assist in monitoring the track & field / cross country study table.

Ensure health and safety of student-athletes.

Assist the head coach in planning and implementing practice sessions.

Assist during games with strategies, suggestions, and personnel adjustments. Assist in video breakdown & scouting.

Assist the head coach in planning and preparing team for home and away contests.

Assist the head coach with the planning and implementation of summer camps.

Assist the head coach in promoting and performing fund raising activities.

Take inventory of all track & field / cross country equipment and order new equipment for the upcoming track & field / cross country season.

Comply with

NKU

, conference and

NCAA

rules and regulations.

Qualifications

Good organizational skills, communication skills, and interpersonal skills. Displays leadership skills and uses tact.

Motivated, display integrity and professionalism. Loyal and uses fairness and equitable in the treatment of others.

Displays public relations skills and promotes Northern Kentucky University Track & Field/Cross Country Program.

Minimum five years of related coaching experience. Strong consideration will be given to previous playing experiences and Division I coaching.

Review of applications begins immediately.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Experience

5 years

Salary

Pay Grade

S68

Posting Detail Information

| Requisition Number | 2023S1967 | | Job Open Date | 01/11/2024 | | Job Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | No | | Quick Link | https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/13591 | | Is this an internal only posting? | |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is your highest level of education?
   • Bachelor's degree
   • Master's degree or higher

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. References Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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