"PT Assistant Track & Field Coach - Jumps"

Job Details

CLASSIFICATION: Athletic Coach

DEPARTMENT: Athletics & Recreation

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director of Track & Field/Cross Country and Athletic Director as appropriate.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Student athletes as appropriate

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Track & Field Coach - Jumps, is responsible for supporting the efforts in conducting a representative program in the sport. This position is principally for assisting the Track & Field staff in daily practice and meet coaching of the horizontal (long/triple) and high jump events, while also offering some assistance with the sprints, relays, and multis. Additional duties specified below will be the responsibilities for which the Assistant Track & Field Coach - Jumps will be paid.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Head Coach with practice organization, event coaching, and meet day coaching of the jumps. Assistance in coaching the sprints, relays, and multis could be an additional duty with this position.
• Assist in the development of student-athletes by advising, educating, and motivating.
• Help with team building and character development of student-athletes.
• Help with recruiting and/or administrative responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the head coach.
• Performs other duties and special projects that may be assigned.
• The candidate must be available to assist coaching the jumping events at least two days per week (those days may be flexible) October through May, and most track & field meets, which are typically held on Saturdays from December until as late as the end of May.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: Coaching at the intercollegiate level preferred; related coaching experience in other event groups/levels considered; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Familiarity with USTFCCCA coaching and training models for track and field is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential to deal with all constituencies within and outside of the University community including but not limited to students, parents, staff, and faculty.
• Flexibility of time necessary to make commitment to varying time needs of the position.

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter and resume to the online application by clicking “Apply Now”. Please attach documents as a PDF file.

Moravian University will not sponsor applicants for a U.S work visa for this position.

Moravian University’s mission is to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. In support of this mission, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

As part of Moravian University’s institutional values, all employees contribute to upholding our Community Standards and Expectations, which emphasize respectful engagement, accountability, inclusion, and lifelong learning.

Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation against any applicant for employment or admission on the basis of a characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please see Moravian University’s Equal Opportunity and Title IX nondiscrimination statement for additional information.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions, minimum outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.

We welcome applicants of all abilities and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process or in your role, we encourage you to reach out to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu or 610.861.1527. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University.