Assistant Coach (Sprints/Hurdles/Relays) – Catawba College

Institution: Catawba College

Location: Salisbury, NC

Salary: $30,000-35,000

Job Description

Job Purpose

The assistant coach will be responsible for supporting the head coach in managing all aspects of a competitive and successful NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Track and Field program with the primary responsibility being the planning and instruction of SPRINT/HURDLE/RELAY events. This position will also serve as the recruiting coordinator. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to the academic success of the student-athletes in the program that leads to graduation through a positive collegiate experience.

Duties and responsibilities

• Compliance with NCAA, SAC and Catawba College Policies and Regulations
• The assistant coach must be efficient at individualized and team instruction with emphasis on teaching all skills and strategies associated with the sport.
• Recruiting quality student-athletes that are committed to the Catawba College mission within the allotted scholarship structure and limits
• Commitment to and the management of program budget
• Coordinate and maintain regular communication with Catawba athletics staff, including the Director of Athletics, Compliance, Sports Medicine, Media Relations, Video, Strength & Conditioning, and Facilities Operations
• Provide academic support for all student-athletes
• Assist the head coach with meet scheduling
• Practice and meet planning and implementation
• Player development and evaluation
• Assist head coach in supervising an effective strength and conditioning program
• Assist head coach in managing travel (booking hotels, vans, buses, etc.)
• Developing and maintaining positive alumni relations
• Day to day program administration
• Actively assist with program fundraising and development of alumni and community relations
• Serve on campus and departmental committees as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Successful collegiate coaching and track and field experience is preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in the sprint, hurdles and relay instruction and knowledge of the sport
• Ability to recruit student-athletes that will be successful in the classroom and in their events
• Ability to lead, mentor and motivate student-athletes
• Strong communication, organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to produce and assist in the management a competitive track and field program are important
• Developing and maintaining positive alumni relations
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license required

Application Procedure

Interested candidates must send via email a letter of application, resume and contact information for three references to employment@catawba.edu and jpbryan14@catawba.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Job Categories

NCAA Division II, Full-Time, Assistant Coach, Track and Field, Sprints, Hurdles

How to Apply

Email
jpbryan14@catawba.com

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