Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Track and Field and Cross Country

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Job Details

Job Location

Hattiesburg - Hattiesburg, MS

Description

Job Summary

In correlation with the Head Coach, the Men’s and Women’s Track & Field / Cross Country performs duties relative to the daily functions of the Track and Field/Cross country Program. Works independently and with minimal supervision from the head coach to instruct student athletes in various aspects of the athletic discipline and sports performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

• Independently provides on the field instruction in team concepts, safety and athletic performance

Job Details

Job Location

Hattiesburg - Hattiesburg, MS

Description

Job Summary

In correlation with the Head Coach, the Men’s and Women’s Track & Field / Cross Country performs duties relative to the daily functions of the Track and Field/Cross country Program. Works independently and with minimal supervision from the head coach to instruct student athletes in various aspects of the athletic discipline and sports performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

• Independently provides on the field instruction in team concepts, safety and athletic performance
• Independently develops and instructs the off-season and in-season strength and conditioning programs for student athletes
• Instructs skill development opportunities for individual players and positions
• Instruct students athletes to maintain equipment and playing courts of the facility
• Develops and instructs athletes on independently made training practice plans
• Assists the other track and field/ cross country coaches with recruiting
• Assist the university in implementing the Statement of Purpose
• Assist the university in implementing the long-range institutional and financial plans

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of Track & Field requirements and ability to provide positive input for the team
• Limited ability to use common office productivity software
• Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a collegiate track & field participant or coach

Physical Demands

• Must be able to withstand the physical demands of track & field coaching
• Must have ability to demonstrate skill development drills
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. of equipment
• Should be in good overall physical shape
• Should have a good, strong voice

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