Assistant Coach-Track&Field/CrossCountry (Cross Country)

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Req Id: 32097

Job Title: Assistant Coach-Track&Field/CrossCountry (Cross Country)

Job Description

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Req Id: 32097

Job Title: Assistant Coach-Track&Field/CrossCountry (Cross Country)

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Assistant Track/Cross Country Coach will provide instruction, training and motivation to prepare student-athletes for practices, game or competitive events. Demonstrate/instruct student athletes on sport performance principles, game strategies and safety rules. Provide sport program management support to the head coach. Evaluate student-athletes’ strengths and weaknesses as possible recruit or to improve the current student athletes’ technique to prepare them for competition. Serve as mentor to student-athletes with academic and personal issues.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years coaching or playing experience at the collegiate level or above
• Knowledge of sport-specific fundamentals, techniques and safety rules & regulations.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, communicate, and adhere to University, Big Ten Conference and NCAA policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Excellent communication (oral & written), planning, organizational, interpersonal, interviewing, strength training and counseling skills.
• Ability to recruit on a national level, instructs and motivates student-athletes on sport fundamentals, techniques and safety rules and regulations, and provides academic and personal mentoring.
• Ability to influence and build positive relationships among diverse individuals including student-athletes, parents, coaches, media, faculty, staff, students and general public.
• Must be able to foster a participative management style to successfully guide the work of others.
• Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting sport. Personal computer and related software skills, e.g., work processing, spread sheets, data query, internet, etc., necessary.

Additional Information:

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
• Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Education

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree

Experience

Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience

FLSA Status

Exempt

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Posting Start Date: 6/11/24