Assistant Coach, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field (Distance/Middle Distance Events) – La Salle University

Institution: La Salle University

Location: Philadelphia, Pa.

Salary:

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country, the Assistant Coach will assist with carrying out aspects of the assigned NCAA Division I program, including but not limited to recruiting, coaching, mentoring, supporting, and developing the student-athletes in the Middle Distance and Distance events. The Assistant Coach has responsibility for compliance with all Conference and NCAA rules and represents La Salle University to the program’s various internal and external constituents. The Assistant Coach has an integral role in providing a positive experience for each student-athlete and is expected to support La Salle University’s educational philosophy and the goals of the Athletic Department as a loyal, energetic, and highly visible University representative.

Essential Duties:

• Assist in the organization of all aspects of an athletes’ development, including practice sessions, and preparation for contests.
• Create a positive environment for student-athletes by communicating clearly and fairly with each student-athlete on matters that affect his/her development including academic, physical, social, and athletic issues.
• Assist the Head Coach to identify and recruit student athletes who are capable of competing successfully on the NCAA Division I level and who are capable of succeeding academically and graduating.
• Maintain precise records of all recruiting contacts in coordination with the Associate Athletic Director of Compliance.
• Responsible for compliance with all appropriate rules, regulations, processes, and principles including, but not limited to: All rules, regulations, and principles of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Atlantic 10 Conference and any other conference with which the University may have an affiliation; All policies and procedures of La Salle University that are applicable to employment at La Salle, the specific sport program, and to the students and athletes at La Salle, including but not limited to La Salle rules, regulations, policies, procedures, handbooks and manuals; All of the regulations of Title IX related to Athletics in the administration of all¬ intercollegiate athletic programs, policies, and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of coaching or playing experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to NCAA and member conference rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated self-direction and motivation with the ability to work independently and work under pressure.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification must be maintained.
• Valid driver’s license and successful clearance of motor vehicle record check.
• Successful background check clearances including, but not limited to, a PA Criminal Records Check, FBI Fingerprinting Check and PA Child Abuse Clearance Check.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.

La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees’ dependents (after completing the required years of service).

To Apply email letter of interest and resume to petersont@lasalle.edu

Job Categories

NCAA Division I, Full-Time, Assistant Coach, Distance

How to Apply

Email
petersont@lasalle.edu

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