Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field Coach

EXPIRED

Posting Details

Posting Details

Requisition Number

A833P

Posting Details

Posting Details

Requisition Number

A833P

Job Position Title

Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field Coach

Department

Athletics

Immediate Supervisor Title

Assistant Coach For Men's And Women's Track & Field/Cross Country

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

None

Union

None

Status

Full-time

Total Number of Authorized Work Hours per Week

36.25

Total Number of Authorized Work Weeks per Year

48

Advertised Rate of Pay

Discussed during interview

Position Summary

Monmouth University is seeking an Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field Coach in the Athletics department.

The candidate would expected to: Oversee training of the track and field/cross-country student-athletes throughout the year; schedule and plan for track meets as required, including making travel arrangements for the team and meals when needed; direct student-athletes with event-specific instruction at practice and at meets; oversee recruiting (official visits, calls, emails) and coordinate recruiting efforts with other staff members.

A complete list of job duties is available at http://jobs.monmouth.edu.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Required Skills or Software

Must be able to utilize a variety of computer software programs in order to successfully complete assigned tasks, Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, Must be able to treat confidential and sensitive information appropriately, Must have an understanding of the University's concern for academics as well as athletic excellence

Required Years of Experience

3

Required Degree, Licenses or Certifications

Bachelor's degree, Valid Automobile Driver's License in your state of principal residence, CPR and NCAA recruiting certification must be attained within six months from date of hire

Other Requirements

Three (3) years of coaching experience at a high school or college level in cross country and indoor/outdoor track and field,

or

four (4) years competing on a collegiate level in the sport of cross country and track field.

Demonstrated coaching and recruiting success. Thorough knowledge of

NCAA

rules and regulations.

A valid driver’s license in your state of residence and have had no serious violations (Type A) within the past five (5) years and no more than three (3) moving violations (Type B) in the past three (3) years. University Policy found here: Monmouth University Vehicle Use Policy .

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Preferred Qualifications

USA

Track and Field (

USATF

) Level I recognition or higher.

Posting Date

09/12/2024

Closing Date

Tools and Equipment

Tools and Equipment

| Tools and Equipment | | | List any additional tools not listed above | |

Job Duties

Job Duties

| Duty |
- Develop a training regimen for student athletes throughout the year. - Schedule, recruit and coordinate travel for specific team members. - Assist in the selection and ordering of appropriate equipment for student-athlete and team use. - Check academic progress for current student- athletes and NCAA Eligibility Center status for prospective student athletes. - Oversee recruiting (official visits, calls, emails) for specific athletes and coordinate recruiting efforts with other staff members. Send out regular mailings and make weekly recruiting calls to potential student athletes. - Coordinate fund raising efforts with the Blue and White club, which is the fundraising arm of Monmouth University Athletics. - Coordinate team and individual meetings for student-athletes. - Assist with the preparation for and management of home cross country and track and field meets with the coaching staff, including both collegiate and community events. - Direct student-athletes with event-specific instruction at practice and at meets. Work with the strength coach staff to create a strength training plan for these athletes and oversee those sessions in the weight room. - Continue professional development and research into track and field training techniques. - Manage a database to track potential student-athletes using ARMS Software (or any future program) and current Admission Office software in compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. - Create events in conjunction with the rest of the staff to further develop a championship team culture, promote team unity, and ensure academic excellence. - Schedule practices in conjunction with the Athletic department as well as the rest of the coaching staff. - Responsible for adhering to policies and procedures governing the Department of Athletics and the University and any applicable rules and regulations associated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) or any other conference or organization with which the University is or becomes associated with which affects University Athletics. | | Regular or Occasional | Regular |

| Duty |
Other duties as assigned by the Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Feild Coach or the program and the team’s sports supervisor and athletic administrators. | | Regular or Occasional | Occasional |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you hold current CPR and NCAA recruiting certifications or can you attain within six months from date of hire?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Are you able to utilize a variety of computer software programs in order to successfully complete assigned tasks?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Do you have three (3) years of coaching experience at a high school or college level in cross country and indoor/outdoor track and field. Or four (4) years competing on a collegiate level in the sport of cross country and track field?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Do you have a valid driver’s license in your state of residence and no serious violations (Type A) within the past five (5) years and no more than three (3) moving violations (Type B) in the past three (3) years?

   • Yes
   • No

6. * Do you have demonstrated coaching and recruiting success & thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations?

   • Yes
   • No

7. * Do you possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills?

   • Yes
   • No

8. * Do you have the ability to treat confidential and sensitive information appropriately?

   • Yes
   • No

9. * Do you have an understanding of the University's concern for academics as well as athletic excellence?

   • Yes
   • No

10. (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents 1. Employee Referral Form (HR Use Only) 2. Cover Letter 3. Professional References