Assistant Track and Field Coach

Position:                  Assistant Track & Field Coach

Department:            Athletics

Status:                     Full Time

Position Summary:

The Assistant Track & Field Coach is responsible for assisting the head track and field coach in all aspects of the NCAA Division I Track & Field program. Coaches are expected to adhere to all University, CAA and NCAA regulations. This position demands a flexible schedule, as irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel, including overnight stays are required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the instruction, development and training; tactically, technically, and athletically, of track &field athletes in the assigned position group
• Motivateandinspirestudent-athletestoexcelintheclassroomandonthefield,monitorathletes’academic progress.
• Assist in coordination of practice and meetpreparations.
• Assistthestrengthandconditioningcoachandheadcoachinsportsciencemanagementandimplementation.
• Providetheheadcoachwithpostmeetanalysisandrecommendationsforenhancedathleteperformance.
• Research, scout, evaluate and recommend prospective student-athletes to the headcoach.
• Participateintherecruitmentprocess,toincludeorganizingeffortsandcommunications,whileoperatingwithinthe scope of the department, CAA and NCAA regulations at alltimes
• Collaboratewithotherdepartmentsanduniversitystaffindesigningcomprehensiveandpositiveofficialand unofficialvisits.
• AssisttheheadcoachwithavarietyofadministrativefunctionsnecessaryfortheeffectivemanagementoftheTrack & Field program, such as coordinating travel, managing equipment/uniforms, and budgetary planning and implementation.
• Attend all necessary meetings with student-athletes and personnel, internally and externally on behalf of the university andprogram.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of appropriate public relations, fund-raising and promotional activities as necessary.
• Assistinpromoting,organizingrunningcampsandaidinfundraisingeffortstoimprovethe Track & Fieldprogramand athleticdepartment.
• Build and maintain working relationships with coaches, administration, and staff, as well as other departments on campus, including, but not limited to, academic advising, residence life, admissions, sports information, campus recreation, compliance, athletic training, and strength andconditioning.
• Availability to work extended, evening or weekend hours, especially duringseason.
• Availability to travel, including overnight stays, isrequired.
• Exemplify the goals, values and objectives of theprogram.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at alltimes.
• UpholdandabidebyCampbellUniversitypoliciesandprocedures,including,butnotlimitedto;TitleIX,HIPAA,and FERPAguidelines.
• Other job-related duties,responsibilitiesandactivitiesmaychange,orbeassignedbytheHeadTrack&Field Coach, or Director of Athletics at any time with or withoutnotice.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degreerequired.
• At least one (1) year of college coaching experience at the NCAA Division I leveldesired.
• Experience competing as a collegiate level athlete, in Track & Field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and administrative skills arerequired.
• Ability to recruit and coach track and field athletes at a high level in a professionalmanner.
• Communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and writtenchannels.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and attention to detail areessential.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Applications, the internet, and socialmedia
• Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in dealing with trustees, faculty, staff, students, high-level university officials and the public.
• Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group ofpeople
• Exercise independent judgment in complex and newsituations
• Manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet strictdeadlines.
• Detail-oriented and willing to work in a changingenvironment.
• Thispositionrequires integrity,honestyandtheabilitytoworkwithintheChristianmissionofCampbellUniversity