Assistant Coach Cross Country Track & Field – Belmont University

Institution: Belmont University

Location: Nashville, TN

Salary:

Job Description

Under general supervision, assists in coaching duties for the University’s NCAA Division 1 Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field programs. Assists the Director of Cross Country/Track & Field with all aspects of the program, including recruitment of athletes, training for competition, and multiple administrative duties to support overall program management.

• Assists Director of Track & Field/Cross Country in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training, and competition.
• Conducts recruitment of student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules through scouting, attending athletic events/meets, and home visits.
• Oversees and coordinates one or more specified areas of a sporting discipline and/or components of a team, as appropriate to the sport being coached.
• Assists in the overall coordination of the program, including but not limited to: planning official/unofficial visits; coordinating team travel; managing team apparel orders; overseeing social media outlets; organizing special team events; coordinating team communication regarding practices, meetings, special events, etc.
• Represents the sports program to various institutional entities and externally to media, government agencies, students, parents, and the general public.
• Complies with all NCAA, Conference, University, and Department of Athletics policies.
• The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Required Qualifications:

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in area of sporting specialty.
• Strong organization and administrative skills. Ability to foster a cooperative environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, primarily Word and Excel. Knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules.
• Understanding of academic rigors of a student-athlete and ability to mentor students as they work toward graduation.

Required Education Bachelors Degree in a related discipline.

Required Experience 1-3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in women’s distance/middle distance events.

Job Categories

NCAA Division I, Full-Time, Cross Country, Track and Field, Distance

How to Apply

Web Site
https://belmont.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/10/home/requisition/4847?c=belmont

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