Assistant Track & Field Coach (Throws)

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Job Type

Part-time

Description

Under the direction of the Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country & Track & Field Coach, this position is responsible for the implementation of a competitive throws team within the cross-country/track & field program. This role will be responsible for coaching, recruiting, training, supervising, and retention of student-athletes specific to the throws competition. Will report directly to the Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country & Track & Field Coach.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Recruit student-athletes according to NAIA, and Admissions procedures.
• Responsible for the supervision of all team practices, contests, and off-season programs.
• Prepares game schedules, practices, travel plans, and training sessions.
• Ensure all student-athletes succeed academically, athletically, and professionally.
• Participate in community activities to promote the student-athletes, team, and department.

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Job Type

Part-time

Description

Under the direction of the Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country & Track & Field Coach, this position is responsible for the implementation of a competitive throws team within the cross-country/track & field program. This role will be responsible for coaching, recruiting, training, supervising, and retention of student-athletes specific to the throws competition. Will report directly to the Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country & Track & Field Coach.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Recruit student-athletes according to NAIA, and Admissions procedures.
• Responsible for the supervision of all team practices, contests, and off-season programs.
• Prepares game schedules, practices, travel plans, and training sessions.
• Ensure all student-athletes succeed academically, athletically, and professionally.
• Participate in community activities to promote the student-athletes, team, and department.
• Maintain scholarship requirements based on SMWC and NAIA upper limits.
• Adhere to rules set forth by the Athletic Code of Conduct, for NAIA.
• Develop and implement fundraising activities and strategies to enhance and grow revenue for the program and the athletic department.
• Perform other related duties and tasks as appropriately assigned by the AVP for Athletics.
• Recruit and develop throws athletes.
• Help with retention of throws athletes.
• Assist head coach with some travel and meet planning.
• Willingness and ability to travel with the team to all indoor and outdoor meets.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated abilities to work effectively in a small college setting and ability to balance student-athlete needs within a student development perspective

Supervision:

Will supervise student-athletes, assistant coaching staff, and potential Graduate Assistants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• College throws experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to oversee the conditioning of all throws athletes.
• Extensive knowledge of all rules and requirements for throws.
• Working knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suites
• AED/CPR/First Aid certification preferred
• Valid Driver’s License/State ID preferred

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