Position Summary: The Assistant Cross Country, Track & Field Coach will provide mentorship, instruction, motivation, and support to the Bob Jones University Track & Field Program. The goal and objective of the program is to develop physically, mentally, and spiritually strong student-athletes, that teaches how to better apply their gifts from God in a way that ministers to others and expands God's Kingdom. The program seeks academic excellence, athletic success, community engagement, and spiritual development from its members.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform job duties in accordance with Bob Jones University’s vision, mission, and values, and in a way that contributes to the advancement of the overall Athletics Department success.
Assist in administering a highly competitive program which includes organizing, supervising, and instructing student-athletes per head coach in strategies and performance principles.
Position Summary: The Assistant Cross Country, Track & Field Coach will provide mentorship, instruction, motivation, and support to the Bob Jones University Track & Field Program. The goal and objective of the program is to develop physically, mentally, and spiritually strong student-athletes, that teaches how to better apply their gifts from God in a way that ministers to others and expands God's Kingdom. The program seeks academic excellence, athletic success, community engagement, and spiritual development from its members.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform job duties in accordance with Bob Jones University’s vision, mission, and values, and in a way that contributes to the advancement of the overall Athletics Department success.
Assist in administering a highly competitive program which includes organizing, supervising, and instructing student-athletes per head coach in strategies and performance principles.
Assist in Christian discipleship to the student athletes.
Support the individual academic goals of student-athletes and provide opportunities for assistance to student-athletes if required, monitoring the academic progress of each participating student-athlete.
Specific responsibilities include designing and implementing training programs and practice regimens for the cross country, track and field events.
This role is part of the overall cross country, track and field coaching team and assists with the coaching and administrative duties of both the men’s and women’s programs.
Evaluating and recruiting prospective track and field student-athletes effectively and sustainably.
Maintain set office hours regiment as established by head coach.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Bachelor's degree required; 3.0 or above GPA.
3 years of prior cross country, track and field college coaching or other work equivalate.
Experience at NCCAA preferred.
USATF Level 1 certification preferred or USTFCCCA equivalent certifications.
Ability to coach and direct student-athletes to a high level of success and to carry out work assignments in a prompt and timely fashion.
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Required
Required Experience: Three or more years related experience