Assistant Coach for Track & Field

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Position Title

Assistant Coach for Track & Field

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Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Coach for Track & Field

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FLSA

Exempt

Primary Responsibilities

St. Lawrence University invites applications for an Assistant Coach for Track & Field. This is a full-time, 10-month, position. Under the direct supervision of the head coach, this person will be primarily responsible for instructing athletes and the following main responsibilities:

Recruitment of highly qualified student-athletes through identification, scouting, direct and indirect communication both on and off campus

Facilitate student-athlete development both during and outside of the formal practice/competition setting; ensuring academic success, good citizenship, sportsmanship, and promotion of positive values consistent with the mission of St. Lawrence University

Assist with practice planning and event coaching

Implement strength and conditioning programming along with coordination of pre-season practices.

Assist with the planning and preparations for home and away competitions as well as well as any of the programs additional special events

Assist with program organization; budget, team travel and alumni connections

Other duties as assigned by the head coaches and/or director of athletics

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required

Demonstrated ability to recruit diverse, quality student-athletes

Ability to effectively communicate with faculty/staff, University community members and alumni

Knowledge of all

NCAA

and Liberty League rules & regulations pertaining to track and field

Must have a philosophy compatible with highly selective academic standards within a Liberal Arts University that supports diversity and inclusivity

Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the University’s requirement to operate a University vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

Coaching experience in the jumps, sprints, and/or throws at the college level preferred

Salary

$48,716 (NYS minimum requirement)

Status (FT, PT, Seasonal, Temp)

FT Seasonal

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | ST01211 | | Desired Start Date | 08/12/2024 | | Open Date (to accept applications) | | | Close Date (date applications will not be considered) | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
Interested and qualified candidates please submit a letter of application, resume, and contact information for three professional references. These documents can be uploaded in the “Applicant Documents” section of your application.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Head coaches Kate Howard at mkhoward@stlawu.edu or John Newman at jnewman@stlawu.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you hold a valid driver's license?

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 2. Resume 3. Diversity Statement (a brief statement about your approach or ideas for promoting diversity and inclusion) 4. Contact Information for 3 Professional References Optional Documents

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