"Assistant Track and Field Coach / Assistant Cross Country Coach"

Summary

The Assistant men's and women's Track and Field /Cross Country Coach supports the head coach in all aspects of the NCAA D-III Track and Field/ Cross Country programs. This includes the recruitment of student-athletes, coaching emphasis in track and field in the jumps, high hurdles and short sprints, student athlete mentorship, fostering a positive team culture aligned with the college's academic and athletic mission.

Essential Departmental Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in planning, development, and direction of all team training and conditioning activities at a level that will improve the Track and Field/Cross Country program's position of competitive leadership in the North Coast Athletic Conference and the NCAA Division III.
• Supports recruiting academically and athletically strong applicants for the selective and competitive applicant pool at The College of Wooster in partnership with the Office of Admissions.
• In partnership with the Office of Advancement, assists the Head Coach in developing and maintaining a strong alumni and parent support system and assists with fundraising efforts.
• Perform administrative operations including budgeting, social media team travel, room reservations, meals, and equipment procurement (in coordination with Purchasing).
• Engages team members in community service activities.
• Fulfills additional duties in teaching, committee work, and administration as determined annually by director of athletics.
• All coaches may be assigned additional duties in the area of facility and game management as determined annually by the director of athletics.
• Develops meaningful connections with students, staff and faculty by being available and visible on campus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• One to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience; knowledge and understanding of the sport.
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes
• Proven prior success in coaching the jumps, high hurdles and short sprints preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification is required (and can be completed after hire)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Skills

• Collaborative mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven commitment to personal growth and learning.
• Demonstrated commitment to athletes as students.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of teaching technical skills in the sport of Track and Field
• Capacity to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Skill in solving practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Basic Word/Excel and ability to learn and operate recruiting software.

Abilities

• Exhibits a commitment to the priorities and ideals of The College of Wooster and the Department of Athletics and Physical Education.
• Adheres to College, Department of Athletics and Physical Education, NCAC and NCAA policies and regulations.
• Must have the ability to interact in a courteous, and understanding way with members of the academic community, including students, faculty, staff, and the general public.

Work Environment

The Assistant Coach is required to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays. Travel for athletic contests, recruiting, coaches' meetings and convention/caucus attendance is required. While performing the duties of this job, the Assistant Coach regularly travels in outside weather conditions and is exposed to wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, dirt, and dust. The ability to obtain College driver certification is desirable.

Additional Information

The College of Wooster does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, political affiliation, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy, or by state, local, or federal law. All offers of employment are subject to verification of the legal right to work in the United States as required by federal law. For more information see our nondiscrimination policy.