Assistant Coach, Track & Field (Contractual)

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Assistant Coach, Track & Field (Contractual)-(240000SR)

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Towson University is a Division I member of the Coastal Athletic Association. The Assistant Coach of Track & Field, under the direction of the head coach, teaches and provides instruction in the sports of track and field and assists in the planning, promotion, and administration of quality Division I track and field and cross country programs.

Assistant Coach, Track & Field (Contractual)-(240000SR)

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Towson University is a Division I member of the Coastal Athletic Association. The Assistant Coach of Track & Field, under the direction of the head coach, teaches and provides instruction in the sports of track and field and assists in the planning, promotion, and administration of quality Division I track and field and cross country programs.

Responsibilities and Duties

Responsibilities for the Assistant Coach of Track & Field include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides skill instruction for student-athletes, including independent planning and implementation of a season long plan for a set group of athletes; participates in all aspects of practice instruction and competition
• Under the direction of the head coach, coordinates all team operations including travel, bus, hotel, and restaurant logistics under budgetary elements
• Assists with recruiting and evaluation of prospective student-athletes including, but not limited to official visits
• Assists with academic support, fundraising activities, home meet management, community servicing including communication and outreach to alumni
• Coordinates with Director of Student-Athlete Experience and tracks and maintains accurate records of all student-athlete participation in Total Tiger programs
• Maintains knowledge of and adherence to NCAA and CAA rules
• Completes monthly CARA logs, recruiting logs, and other end-of-year summaries and correspondence within ARMS Software in coordination with the Compliance Office
• Works collaboratively within the structure and framework of the athletics department and university
• Performs other duties consistent with the nature of the role as assigned by the head coach

The work hours for this position include weekends and holidays as necessary for practice and competition schedule. Travel is required.

Qualifications and Skills

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience coaching cross country, track & field
• A commitment to knowing and complying with NCAA, CAA, and institutional rules
• Must be able to obtain CPR certification and University Fleet Van Training within 3 months of employment

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience coaching cross country, track & field at the collegiate level

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary is $47,000. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This contract offers holidays and sick days. Contractual employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage. The position is contingent on funds being available at time of hire. To learn more about our benefits, click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

For consideration, please submit a resume with your online application. This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up-to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety.

Organization

:Athletics Division

Primary Location

:Main Campus

Job Posting

:Sep 4, 2024