Assistant Track & Field Coach

501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA
16546
814-824-2000
800-825-1926
mercyhurst.edu

Assistant Track & Field Coach

Department: Track & Field
Status: Exempt, Full Time
Closes: Open until filled

POSITION SUMMARY

Reports To: Athletic Director
Classification: Administrator

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501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA
16546
814-824-2000
800-825-1926
mercyhurst.edu

Assistant Track & Field Coach

Department: Track & Field
Status: Exempt, Full Time
Closes: Open until filled

POSITION SUMMARY

Reports To: Athletic Director
Classification: Administrator

Mercyhurst University is seeking a qualified individual to work with our inaugural NCAA DI Men’s and Women’s
track and field program. This is a 12-month appointment with full health and retirement benefits. Responsibilities
will include administering all phases of an intercollegiate track and field program. Candidates must be a team
player and demonstrate a proven success in competing and/or coaching at the collegiate or equivalent high level.

Mercyhurst University places a special emphasis on the teaching component of coaching positions. Participation in
sport at Mercyhurst builds on the important lesson’s students learn in the classroom. Mercyhurst views athletics as
an extension and important part of the education and teaching mission of the University. Student-athletes are
learning teamwork, ethics, discipline, and skill sets that will enhance their ability to succeed after leaving the
University. The “teaching” of one’s sport and the related lessons that accompany participation in athletics are the
primary and central functions of each coaching position at Mercyhurst University.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advanced knowledge of throws, jumps, distance, sprints, and hurdles that has been acquired by significant

experience coaching or playing in a post-secondary environment of commensurate experience.

• Ensure that all relevant Mercyhurst University and NCAA rules and regulations are followed. Including,
but not limited to, student-athlete eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, scheduling, and academic progress.
Ensure compliance with Mercyhurst University, and NCAA rules by student athletes and sport related
staff.

• Promote academic excellence, integrity, and graduation. Monitor academic progress, academic meetings,

class scheduling and attendance.

• Teach fundamental skills and techniques, while preparing, leading, and executing practice and competition

plans for both indoor and outdoor seasons.

• Assist in fundraising efforts.
• Provide leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes.
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In cooperation with the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach develops and maintains a system to identify
potential recruits and to work closely with coaches to recruit quality student athletes to Mercyhurst
University.

• Order and maintain appropriate uniforms, equipment, and supplies.
• Team travel management: including accommodation, meals, and the transportation of equipment to meets.
• Develop meaningful relationships with prospective, current, and former student athletes.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

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501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA
16546
814-824-2000
800-825-1926
mercyhurst.edu

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three years of relevant sport coaching.
• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Must have current licensure for transportation of the team in vans or bus.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Must have current training in first aid and CPR.
• Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment.

Preferred requirements:
• Master’s degree.
• USATF Level 2 Certification, Level 3 is a plus.
• Experience at the collegiate level or higher.
• Exceptional leadership skills.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Proven ability to work effectively in a diverse community.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong desire and ability to successfully recruit.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Strong follow-through skills, as well as the ability to plan, organize, and control projects through to

completion.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position involves both inside sedentary work and active work on the track and in the field coaching and training
with student athletes.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled or until date indicated above.
Send cover letter, resume and 3 work-related references to:

Human Resources
Mercyhurst
University 501 East
38th Street Erie, PA
16546
hrinfo@mercyhurst.edu

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501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA
16546
814-824-2000
800-825-1926
mercyhurst.edu

Mercyhurst University values diversity and is committed to the goal of achieving equal opportunity for
all. For that reason, Mercyhurst abides by federal, state, and local law in admissions, employment and all
services and programs provided.

Mercyhurst does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, citizenship status,
ancestry, national or ethnic origin, age, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
physical or mental disability, military or veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic or because
of any individual’s legally protected activities.

Mercyhurst complies with federal, state, and local legislation and regulations regarding
nondiscrimination. This policy applies to faculty, administration and staff, applicants for employment,
students and applicants for educational programs and activities.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States.

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