Assistant Track & Field and Cross Country Coach – Nicholls State University

Institution: Nicholls State University

Location: Thibodaux, La.

Salary: TBD

Job Description

General Statement of Duties:
Assistant Coach of Track & Field and Cross Country, will help the head coach with the successful administration of the track & field and cross country programs, working with academically and athletically qualified student-athletes, communicating the goals and objectives of the program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Athletic Supervision of Multis, Hurdles, Jumps, Sprints, & Throws student-athletes.
• Design & implementation of training programs for event group.
• Supervision & evaluation of individual and group athletic practices.
• Assist with organization and operation of home athletic events.
• Assist with community service activities and other community outreach programs.
• Correspond with Compliance Officer, ensuring student-athletes & coaches follow NCAA & Southland Conference rules.
• Record and report all countable athletically-related activities (CARA logs)
• Recruiting -In person, electronic, and telephone communication with potential student athletes.
• Attend High School Meets. –Invite and Coordinate on campus student athlete visits.
• Development of speed and power/event areas clinic/camp.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Special Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Outdoor Practice 4-6 Hours per day.
• Transportation of student athletes to and from practice & competition.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Knowledge and Understanding of NCAA rules & regulations.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Technical Knowledge of the Multis, Hurdles, Jumps, Sprints.
• Experience as a Student Athlete at the High School and Collegiate Level

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ Years competing and/or coaching experience in Track and Field at the collegiate level preferably NCAA Division I, II, or III
• Master’s Degree
• Experience recruiting athletically and academically successful student-athletes.
• Experience with maintaining social media accounts, and public relations.

Job Categories

NCAA Division I, Assistant Coach, Track and Field, Cross Country, Hurdles, Vertical Jumps, Horizontal Jumps, Sprints, Throws

How to Apply

Other Instructions
All applicants must apply officially through Nicholls HR once posting is live. https://jobs.nicholls.edu/
Before then those interested can e-mail stefanie.slekis@nicholls.edu resume, cover letter, and names/contact information of references

,