PT Staff: Assistant Coach-Cross Country/Track and Field - Seasonal

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Job Details

Description

Do you love coaching and working with college students? If so, we have the job for you! Shaw University is looking for an Assistant Cross-Country/Track & Field Coach. Reporting to the Head Cross-Country/Track & Field Coach, the Assistant Coach will be responsible for assisting the Head Coach in developing a competitive NCAA Division II cross-country and track & field program. The individual will be responsible for maintaining NCAA, CIAA and University compliance. The individual will assist in fundraising and committee assignments as assigned. The individual will be responsible for recruitment, retention, and skill training as it relates to developing a successful NCAA Division II Cross-Country/Track & Field program. This is a seasonal position.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists in developing the physical skills of student athletes in the sport of track & field.
• Critiques and provides feedback on student athletes’ strengths and weaknesses as related to athletic ability.
• As applicable, establishes depth charts of athlete’s athletic ability on current student athletes and prospective recruits.
• Assists in attracting quality NCAA Division II athletes or better to become members of the cross-country and track and field team.
• Monitors academic progress of student athletes (i.e., study table, progress reports, mid-term grades, and tutorial sessions).
• Monitors nutrition of student athletes.
• All other related duties as assigned

Job Details

Description

Do you love coaching and working with college students? If so, we have the job for you! Shaw University is looking for an Assistant Cross-Country/Track & Field Coach. Reporting to the Head Cross-Country/Track & Field Coach, the Assistant Coach will be responsible for assisting the Head Coach in developing a competitive NCAA Division II cross-country and track & field program. The individual will be responsible for maintaining NCAA, CIAA and University compliance. The individual will assist in fundraising and committee assignments as assigned. The individual will be responsible for recruitment, retention, and skill training as it relates to developing a successful NCAA Division II Cross-Country/Track & Field program. This is a seasonal position.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists in developing the physical skills of student athletes in the sport of track & field.
• Critiques and provides feedback on student athletes’ strengths and weaknesses as related to athletic ability.
• As applicable, establishes depth charts of athlete’s athletic ability on current student athletes and prospective recruits.
• Assists in attracting quality NCAA Division II athletes or better to become members of the cross-country and track and field team.
• Monitors academic progress of student athletes (i.e., study table, progress reports, mid-term grades, and tutorial sessions).
• Monitors nutrition of student athletes.
• All other related duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning or a related discipline required.
• A minimum of one year cross-country/track & field coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level.
• Required knowledge of:
  • NCAA Rules Compliance (Division II)
  • NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse Procedures
  • Cross-Country/Track & Field Rules & Regulations
  • Cross-Country/Track & Field statistical knowledge
  • Film exchange
  • Recruiting Rules Compliance

Other Competencies

Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical. Strong oral and written presentation skills. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must have valid driver’s license with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Shaw University, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is the first historically black institution of higher education in the South and among the oldest in the nation. Founded in 1865 by Henry Martin Tupper, our mission is to advance knowledge, facilitate student learning and achievement, to enhance the spiritual and ethical values of its students, and to transform a diverse community of learners into future global leaders.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Required

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Leader

: Inspires teammates to follow them

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

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Motivations

Required

Goal Completion

: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

1 year:

Cross-country/track & field coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level.

Licenses & Certifications