Assistant Coach (Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps) – Bemidji State University
Institution: Bemidji State University
Location: Bemidji, MN
Salary: TBD
Job Description
Bemidji State University is now accepting applications for an Assistant Coach for Track & Field. This is a 12-month assistant position. Under the supervision of the head coaches, this person will be primarily responsible for coaching athletes in the sprints/hurdles and jumps.
Nestled in Northern Minnesota’s wooden region and located on the shore of Lake Bemidji, BSU sponsors 15 varsity athletic programs with NCAA Division I men’s hockey membership in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association and women’s hockey membership in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, while its 13 NCAA Division II programs hold membership in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).
Duties:
- Assist the head coach in all aspects of Cross Country and Track & Field
- Oversee the Sprints/Hurdles and Jumps athletes
- Plan annual and weekly practice plans for Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps
- Demonstrate leadership, sportsmanship, and professionalism
- Oversee academic progress with all athletes on the team
- Assist in home high school meets
- Assist in Winter/summer track camps
- Responsible for registering event specific athletes to meets
- Recruiting coordinator
- Some meets will require the position to drive a 12 passenger van
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or three-four years of recent collegiate coaching and/or playing experience required.
- Previous coaching experience at the High School or Collegiate level.
- Experience with Hurdles/Sprints/Jumps
- Ability to work evening, weekends, and holidays as playing and practice season schedule dictates.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. with appropriate accommodation
Once hired
- Successful completion of the NCAA Division II Rules Test for Coaches by the 2nd full week of the playing and practice season
- Current certification in First Aid / CPR (AED) *Will need to complete the first 2 weeks of employment
Required:
- Valid Drivers License
How to apply
Email Head Coach Mike lynch
Cover letter, Resume, 3 references
Michael.lynch@bemidjistate.edu
Job Categories
Assistant Coach, Sprints, Hurdles, Vertical Jumps, Horizontal Jumps, NCAA Division II
How to Apply
Email
michael.lynch@bemidjistate.edu
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