"Assistant Coach - Track and Field"

The Assistant Track & Field Coach assists in the overall organization, and administration of Mansfield’s NCAA Division II Track & Field program. Duties may include (but are not limited to): recruiting student athletes within the rules and philosophy of the NCAA, PSAC and CU Mansfield; evaluating student-athlete talent – both academically and athletically; emphasizing academic priorities to student-athletes; helping to organize/conduct all practices; scouting and providing appropriate strategy for competitive success; related administrative tasks; assisting with fundraising initiatives; and maintaining appropriate communication with students, other coaches, university staff, parents, and alumni.

Duties:

• To help plan, direct and organize all aspects of pre-season, in-season and post-season training, as well as competitions at the direction of the Head Coach.
• To help direct and be involved in the recruitment of student-athletes and to ensure that recruitment practices are consistent with all NCAA, PSAC, and Mansfield regulations.
• To plan and/or participate in fundraising activities associated with the sport of Track & Field.
• To assume responsibility for appropriate administrative tasks such as equipment inventory, travel arrangements and game management.
• Chart/report countable related athletic activities (CARA).
• Work with NCAA Clearinghouse to track student-athlete eligibility.
• Track recruiting with the Compliance Assistant Internet program.
• To assume other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Minimum Qualifications:

Previous Track & Field participation or coaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and previous collegiate Track & Field coaching experience.