Assistant Cross Country Coach

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Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.

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JOB DUTIES

• Assists the Head Coach of the intercollegiate Division III Men’s and Women’s Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field. 

• Oversees and trains specific event groups.

• Recruits qualified student athletes according to TU Admission Office guidelines.

• Assists, in cooperation with the Head Men’s and Women’s Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field, all aspects of coaching and administering a Division III Men’s and Women Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field program.

• Makes appropriate arrangements for travel to out of town contests.

• Helps manage expenditures within the budget.

• Maintains Track and Field equipment.

• Prepares for and assists in managing home competitions.

• Assumes position of second assignment in the Athletic Department as determined by the Athletic Director.

• Teaches activity classes.

• Mentors student athletes.

EDUCATION 

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.

Preferred:

• Master's degree or equivalent from four-year college or university.

EXPERIENCE 

Required:

• 1 year to 3 years.

• Coaching experience, preferably at Division III level.

Preferred:

• 3 years to 5 years.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Required:

• Recruiting at the Division III level.

• Specific event group training.

• Coaching, recruiting, and scheduling.

• Managing others.

• Demonstrate effectiveness in the recruitment of student athletes and the instructional aspects of coaching.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS 

Preferred:

• USTFCCA Event Certification

• USATF Level 1 

• USTFCCA Strength and Conditioning Certificate or equivalent