Assistant Coach Track

Welcome to West Liberty University!  

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to graduate degrees.  Through experiential learning and personalized support, we empower students toward scholarly exploration, creative expression, and economic opportunity.

The Opportunity:

West Liberty University is seeking applications for an Assistant Coach Track.

The Assistant Coach Track under the guidance of the Head Coach, the assistant performs responsible program building tasks including planning, coaching, recruiting, managing and supporting the Track program. The Assistant Coach is also responsible for managing various aspects of the football team, which could include but are not limited to strength and conditioning, practicing, scheduling, and student athlete retention. Job responsibilities require the ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgement based on an understanding of organizational policies and objectives. This position exercises judgment in prioritizing, planning, and organizing own work within time, process, and results requirements; has some flexibility to modify workflow based on need and circumstances. Decisions made address non-routine questions and situations, requiring investigation and/ or research of precedents. 

This position is a Part-time non-benefits eligible position.

Welcome to West Liberty University!  

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to graduate degrees.  Through experiential learning and personalized support, we empower students toward scholarly exploration, creative expression, and economic opportunity.

The Opportunity:

West Liberty University is seeking applications for an Assistant Coach Track.

The Assistant Coach Track under the guidance of the Head Coach, the assistant performs responsible program building tasks including planning, coaching, recruiting, managing and supporting the Track program. The Assistant Coach is also responsible for managing various aspects of the football team, which could include but are not limited to strength and conditioning, practicing, scheduling, and student athlete retention. Job responsibilities require the ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgement based on an understanding of organizational policies and objectives. This position exercises judgment in prioritizing, planning, and organizing own work within time, process, and results requirements; has some flexibility to modify workflow based on need and circumstances. Decisions made address non-routine questions and situations, requiring investigation and/ or research of precedents. 

This position is a Part-time non-benefits eligible position.

Essential Functions of the position:

• Position Coach (as assigned by Head Coach)
• Equipment
• Recruit evaluation
• Recruiting – phone calls and visits
• Game planning
• Practice planning
• Academic coordinator/advisor
• Opponent film break-down/tendencies
• Recruit information organizer (including social media to recruits)
• HUDL systems operator
• Conduct out of season conditioning
• Player development skill sessions
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of areas of employment
• One year of relevant to high school, college or junior college coaching experience
• One year of Collegiate coaching experience

Skills/Abilities: 

• Knowledge, skills required in the area of collegiate athletics

• Ability to work with limited supervision

• Excellent computer skills

• Knowledge of database management

• Knowledge of email and mail merge programs

• Good presentation skills

• Ability to multitask

• Perform all duties assigned by the head coach

Why you should apply:  

Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.  

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West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals.  Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources at hr@westliberty.edu. 

West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas.  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment. 

West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.

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