Under general direction of the Head Track CAA, Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC), and Hillsdale College policies and regulations.
Areas of responsibility include: coaching sprint/hurdle or jumps/multi event specific athletes, student-athlete development, recruiting, travel, and equipment/apparel; adherence to NCAA/GMAC legislation, home meet management, facility maintenance, fundraising, and other duties as assigned. Essential Job Functions Assist the Head Coach in the day-to-day management and operation of the Track and Field program, including team development, discipline, accountability, and implementation of program goals. Attend all assigned practices, meets, and meetings on time. Develop and implement training schedules and detailed workouts for assigned event areas, including men’s sprinters, jumpers, and throwers, and provide guidance and support to other coaches as needed. Assist with the daily supervision and instruction of student-athletes, offering practice suggestions that promote skill development, teamwork, and an engaging training environment. Support the Head Coach’s decisions, promote good sportsmanship, and help build a competitive program focused on conference, regional, and national success. Coordinate preseason and postseason planning, conditioning, fall track activities, winter camp, and spring break activities as directed by the Head Coach. Maintain current knowledge of track and field events, training methods, and applicable NCAA , conference, and College rules and regulations; share relevant research with student-athletes as directed and successfully complete required NCAA testing. Communicate serious injuries or physical concerns to the Head Coach and coordinate with appropriate medical and counseling staff regarding student-athlete needs. Assist with identifying, evaluating, and recruiting qualified track and field prospects in coordination with the Head Coach and other coaches. Responsibilities may include reviewing meet results, attending recruiting events, maintaining prospect files, and coordinating campus visits, itineraries, tours, phone calls, and correspondence. Monitor student-athlete academic progress through progress reports, study tables, and other College support systems. Assist with meet entries, conference standings, NCAA qualifying information, and other competition-related administrative responsibilities. Assist with home meet planning and operations, including securing and assigning officials, preparing meet information and mailings, coordinating equipment setup and takedown, arranging food and beverages, and performing timekeeping and recordkeeping duties. Provide meet results and summaries to the Head Coach, Sports Information Director, and appropriate media outlets or College websites on the day of competition. Assist with press-related activities, program promotions, fundraising events, and other efforts that support the Track and Field program and Hillsdale College. Assist with the recruitment and development of qualified coaching staff members as directed by the Head Coach. Assist with the management of the men’s Track and Field program budget and the distribution, maintenance, and inventory of uniforms, shoes, implements, supplies, and other equipment. Other skills Possess excellent verbal communication skills. Possess strong human relations skills. Knowledge of administrative procedures. Possess recordkeeping skills. Possess a cooperative and pleasant personality. Possess good organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, staff, prospective students, and other College personnel. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines. Physical Demands Average physical strength is required. Must be able to ambulate, step, climb, stoop, bend twist and carry heavy objects (i.e. discs, shotputs, etc.) over uneven terrain. Must be able to demonstrate movements in which athletes are being trained. Must be able to hear, see, talk, read and communicate with Hillsdale College colleagues, athletes, prospective athletes, and other constituents orally and in writing. Must be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds of track and field equipment regularly. Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.
