Assistant Coach, Cross Country, Track & Field

Job Title

Assistant Coach, Cross Country, Track & Field

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Athletics - Track & Field

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,333.34 monthly

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Applications accepted online at www.tarleton.edu/jobs

Assists head coach track and field coach with coaching, recruiting, meet day preparation and travel requirements. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Responsibilities:

50% Coaches student athletes individually and in groups, and demonstrates game techniques. May manage a designated skill development area or group of positions. Instructs student athletes on physical health, team concepts and safety. Instructs student athletes in the rules and fundamentals of their sport. Ensures adherence to all Association, Conference, and University rules by student athletes and supporting staff. Oversees practice- distance/mid-distance events.

25% Assists Head Coach with travel planning and coordination, equipment management and meet day preparations. Assists with fundraising. Provides academic oversight of athletes. Recruiting of all aspects of each track & field event. Manages home meets.

20% This position may be required to perform tasks related to meet administration of sporting events hosted by Tarleton State University.

5% Performs other duties as assigned by head coach.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competitive track field experience as a coach or collegiate athlete including post collegiate competition

Experience planning year-long training/teaching cross country/track & field distance/mid-distance events. Experience with meet management.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong commitment to academic achievement. Strong knowledge of NCAA and WAC rules. Successful commitment, knowledge and experience with the recruiting process. Excellent communications, collaboration and organizational skills

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.

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