Description

The Assistant Coach will service as the Throws Coach, a critical member of the Men's and Women's Track & Field program, responsible for leading player development while supporting key administrative and operational functions. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented coach who can balance on-field instruction with off-field responsibilities, contributing to both player growth and overall program efficiency.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Examples of Duties

Identify and recruit quality student-athletes
Assist with the organization and conduct of practices and competitions, coordinate facilities for game and practice sessions
Promote the welfare and academic progress of student-athletes
Ensure the compliance of the program with the University, NCAA, and MVC rules
Assist with the daily administrative duties directing, managing, leading, organizing and executing the program including team travel and film exchange with other Division 1 programs
Participate in fundraising and public relations activities, coordinate request for community and regional involvement
Scouting report on opponents for strategic game planning
Recruiting evaluations for head coach
Assist with summer camps
Handle film exchange with other Division I programs.
The position requires excellent organizational skills, high levels of confidence in communication, and extensive knowledge of the game.
Competition and practices are typically outside normal business hours, frequent in season overnight travel, compressed time lines for travel during post season, and extremely high attention to detail required to ensure compliance with applicable rules and procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Requires bachelor's degree; thorough knowledge and understanding of Division I NCAA rules and regulations; technical knowledge of game and the demonstrated ability to apply that knowledge; college coaching experience and demonstrated recruiting ability.

Required Documents: Please submit a letter of application, CV/resume, and three references.

Contact: Richard Jones, richard.jones@siu.edu

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Assistant Coach - Men's & Women's Track & Field - Throws

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Carbondale, IL, USA

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