Assistant Cross Country and Track Coach – Lynn University
Institution: Lynn University
Location: Boca Raton, FL
Salary:
Job Description
Summary:
The Assistant Cross Country and Track Coach supports the Head Coach in the development, management, and leadership of a competitive NCAA Division II intercollegiate cross country and track and field program. This position requires a dynamic, detail-oriented, and motivated individual with a strong commitment to the academic and athletic success of student-athletes. The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the program, including coaching, recruiting, travel coordination, compliance, and fostering a positive team culture aligned with the values of the University, the Sunshine State Conference, and the NCAA.
Job Description:
Essential duties and responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day coaching and skill instruction for assigned student-athletes.
- Assist in planning and executing practices and competition strategies.
- Actively recruit academically and athletically qualified student-athletes at the regional and national levels.
- Coordinate team travel logistics including transportation, lodging, and meals.
- Oversee academic progress of student-athletes to ensure eligibility and support academic success.
- Assist with organizing travel to away meets.
- Maintain, inventory, and order team equipment and supplies.
- Foster positive relationships with admissions, financial aid, compliance, faculty, and other campus departments.
- Monitor budget and assist in the financial planning of the program.
- Other duties assigned.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Promote a positive team culture and serve as a role-model for student athletes.
- Enforce the NCAA, Sunshine State Conference, and University compliance rules and standards.
- Demonstrated understanding of and adherence to NCAA and conference compliance rules.
- Strong ethical character and professionalism.
- Willingness to travel extensively and work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Coaching philosophy consistent with that of the Head Coach and the athletic department’s mission.
- Demonstrated concern for the character, academic, and athletic development of student-athletes.
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Previous collegiate coaching experience preferred.
- Experience recruiting national-caliber track and field or cross-country student-athletes preferred.
- Current CPR/AED certification.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Job Categories
Track and Field, Sprints, Distance, Assistant Coach, Cross Country, NCAA Division II
How to Apply
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