The Assistant Track and Field coach will assist the Head Track and Field coach in instructing students in the areas of the sports fundamentals, sportsmanship, and leadership.
- Coaching responsibilities as assigned by the head coach.
- Assist in the organization, preparation, and coaching of the Husson Track and Field Team to include:
- attendance at all practices and meets
- recruiting and scouting off-campus
- Implement the basic principles and policies of the athletic governing bodies (NCAA and NAC) and Husson University
- Assist in monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes to ensure they are meeting academic course requirements and providing guidance and instruction to students to ensure success. Use of Dropout Detective.
- Assist in monitoring the conduct of the student-athletes and teaching athletes to work together.
- Assist with recruiting to include: on-campus tours, phone calls and off-campus viewing. Organize overnight visits, get team hosts, and communicate with admissions.
- Development and implement Strength and Conditioning program for all cross country and track and field programs.
- Responsibility to meet on a daily basis with the head coach concerning all areas of instruction, training, scrimmages, meets, and recruiting activities.
- Assist with all aspect of meet prep (hotels, meals, busses, travel rosters, Direct Athletics).
- Maintain Track and Field records.
- Directly responsible to the head coach for all related assignments concerning the Cross Country and Track and Field programs (fundraising, team volunteer activities, Spring Break, transportation, etc).
- This position will also assist the Associate Director of Athletics and/or the Executive Director of Athletics with any other administrative duties/day-to-day operational and event management requirements as needed.
- Additional administrative duties will be assigned.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required
Experience: Prior intercollegiate coaching and/or playing experience required.
Valid driver’s license, successful driver’s license background check, and successful completion of van familiarization course required.
The successful candidate must possess the skills to function in a variety of roles that interact positively with the administration, faculty, coaching staff, student-athletes and all other constituents on, and off, campus.
The successful candidate will show the ability to work successfully in a highly competitive, NCAA Division III, collegiate environment.
HUSSON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.**
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