Assistant Coach - Track and Field

Title: Assistant Coach - Track and Field

VP Area: Athletics

Department:

Published Salary Range: 10,000

Title: Assistant Coach - Track and Field

VP Area: Athletics

Department:

Published Salary Range: 10,000

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Under direct supervision of the Head Coach and Director of Athletics, to assist with coaching of the Men’s and Women’s Track and Field teams and all facets of the programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required. Experience in coaching at collegiate or high school level required. Thorough knowledge and understanding of institutional, NCAA and Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference rules, policies and regulations. Knowledge of recruiting in State of Michigan and ability to judge high school players for talent to participate in Division II college track and field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Collegiate experience as an athlete or coach in sprints, jumps or throws. CSCS Certification.

Physical Demands:

Adequate health and fitness to maintain job responsibilities and travel with teams, as required. Use of gross motor skills for instruction of the team; ability to represent the university in public appearances, promotional and recruiting activities; physical ability to perform coaching and administrative functions; ability to work with numbers to monitor budgets.

Work Hours: 

For September through May, Mon-Fri, weekends and evening expected