Applications will be taken until the position is filled.
Function of Positions : Responsible to the Head Coach of Track and Field/Cross Country (men/women) for direct recruiting (with the ultimate goal in recruiting and retaining 80 track and field athletes), engage with community and youth through camps, lead, encourage and support students involved in the indoor and outdoor track and field programs within the guidelines and mission of Bethany Lutheran College and the NCAA.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assistant Track and Field/Cross Country Coach
Assist the Head Track and Field/Cross Country Coach with the development and promotion of the indoor/outdoor track and field programs, including:
Provide positive Christian leadership for the program
Foster and promote the Christian faith as stated in the philosophy of the College
Develop, present, and implement proposals for program improvements
Work under and follow all NCAA, UMAC, and Bethany rules and regulations
Establish positive communication relationships media and public agencies
Maintain and enhance programs social media platforms and outreach
Maintain professional communication with conference coaches; represent the College at conference meetings
Foster a sense of unity and fellowship in the athletic department and campus community
Coach a variety of events and event groups
Select, train, and evaluate assistant coaches and student managers
Enhance, direct, organize, and evaluate program camps
Manage program equipment and gear inventory, as well as player gear packs
Provide requested information to SID promptly and efficiently
Respect and assist in care of all athletic facilities
Raise funds for any “extras” (trips, uniforms out of rotation, special equipment, etc.) that the institutional budget does not cover
Coordinate practice times for event groups and competition travel needs utilizing college vans and/or charter buses
Communicate with athletic trainers, Head Track and Field/Cross Country Coach, and assistant coaches
Willingness to do other track and field or cross-country tasks given by the Head Track and Field/Cross Country Coach
Student athletes
Recruit student athletes who understand the mission of the athletic department and the institution, in accordance with NCAA guidelines
Program goal of 80 track and field athletes (40 men / 40 women)
Visit high schools and attend meets to meet with coaches and students
Meet with potential student athletes and their families during campus visits
Establish and maintain contact through phone calls, e-mails, texts, and letters
Utilize recruiting data bases (NCSA/Mile Split/Athletic.Net, etc.)
Coordinate overall team retention strategies
Develop, implement, and evaluate drills, practice plans, conditioning programs, and competition strategies for multiple event groups (vault, throws, hurdles and/or sprints)
Care for and develop student-athlete physical, spiritual, emotional, academic, and psychological skills and well-being
Evaluate student-athlete talent and level of improvement
Maintain open lines of communication with student athletes
Encourage and promote good teamwork and positive behavior
Maintain and enforce all team, institutional, UMAC, and NCAA rules
Maintain student-athlete files
Meet with the Head Track and Field/Cross Country Coach for post-season evaluations
Contests
Assist with competition management of contests as needed within the 28+ track and field events
Assist in facilitation of meet entries and itineraries
Communicate with opposing teams and officials in a professional, sportsmanlike manner
Coordinate competition logistics and assist with maintaining accurate statistics
Help with the hosting of any home track and field athletic events
Meet day food/meals
Attend local, regional, and national professional development clinics, conventions, and seminars.
Research, refine, and continue to develop knowledge of track and field (indoor/outdoor) rules, regulations, and policies affecting responsibilities.
Maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
Minimum qualifications:
Willingness to support the mission of Bethany Lutheran College
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
One to two years of coaching/recruiting experience at the collegiate level preferred
Coaching experience in multiple event groups
Knowledge of NCAA rules
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to recruit, develop and motivate student athletes (goal retention of 80 athletes)
Able to lift, pull, push up to 50 pounds
Maintain valid driver’s license and pass the 15-passenger van driving test and exam
Send Information to:
Bethany Lutheran College- Human Resources Office
Position: Assistant Coach – Track & Field/Cross Country
700 Luther Drive
Mankato, MN 56001; or via scanned email to hr@blc.edu