Assistant Coach of Track & Field (Distance)

EXPIRED

About the Position

The Assistant Coach of Track & Field (Distance) is responsible for designing/implementing training plans for the Distance group of the track and field team. Including weight room training and cardio fitness. They are also responsible for the recruitment of the distance group, including phone calls, scouting, emails, and tours of all distance runners. The minimum required days for being on campus for practice/meets is 2-3 days per week and all home/away meets. Weekly meetings to discuss recruiting progress are mandatory with the head coach of cross county/track and field.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

About the Position

The Assistant Coach of Track & Field (Distance) is responsible for designing/implementing training plans for the Distance group of the track and field team. Including weight room training and cardio fitness. They are also responsible for the recruitment of the distance group, including phone calls, scouting, emails, and tours of all distance runners. The minimum required days for being on campus for practice/meets is 2-3 days per week and all home/away meets. Weekly meetings to discuss recruiting progress are mandatory with the head coach of cross county/track and field.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

• Direct coaching experience working within a collegiate program is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

About the University

Founded in 1896, DelVal is an academically rigorous interdisciplinary university dedicated to the sciences and liberal arts. Today, its more than 1,000 acres of land is a testament to the University‘s mission to provide a functional, hands-on learning environment for students, serving as an outdoor classroom for several fields of study. DelVal offers students a wide array of undergraduate, graduate and continuing education degree programs and is one of the few higher education institutions that requires an experiential learning component that is award-winning. DelVal has received numerous accolades including being named to Princeton Review’s 2022 “Best in the Northeast” and U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 “Best Regional Universities-North” lists. Nestled in Bucks County, PA, known for its picturesque landscapes, DelVal is only 30 miles north of Philadelphia, and is easily accessible by regional rail located on campus.

Delaware Valley University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.