Assistant Cross Country/Track & Field Coach – Young Harris College

Institution: Young Harris College

Location: Young Harris, GA

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 College, Conference Carolinas, 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, Conference Carolinas, and College 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 or athletic experience preferred.
• Speed Power events preferred, but any event area expertise is encouraged to apply.
• Current CPR/AED certification.

Job Categories

NCAA Division II, Assistant Coach, Cross Country, Track and Field

How to Apply

Other Instructions
Please email CV/Resume and letter of interest to [email protected].

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