Assistant Track & Field Coach (Jumps) – Dakota Wesleyan University

Institution: Dakota Wesleyan University

Location: Mitchell, SD

Salary:

Job Description

Dakota Wesleyan University invites applications for the position of Assistant Track & Field Coach. The assistant coach will support all aspects of the track & field program, with hands-on experience in both day-to-day operations and coaching responsibilities.

This role reports directly to the Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach and serves as an integral part of a NAIA athletic program. Every effort has been made to make the job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to perform.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with planning and implementation of daily practices, training sessions, and team meetings.
• Demonstrated coaching specialty in the following areas: Jumps and/or hurdles.
• Support all facets of program operations, including equipment management, travel coordination, and meet preparation.
• Participate in recruitment of prospective student-athletes through evaluations, communication, and campus visits.
• Assist with administrative tasks, academic monitoring, and potentially social media content.
• Help facilitate a team environment that promotes athletic, academic, and personal excellence.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of home meets and special team events.
• Represent Dakota Wesleyan University in a professional manner at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Ability to work on deadline and management several tasks simultaneously with consistent follow-through
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to recruit quality student athletes
• Ability to work weekends as typical in collegiate athletics
• Strict adherence to established NAIA, conference, and university rules and regulations

Application Procedure:

The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials to Ryan Chase, Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach, at [email protected]

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Names and contact information for three professional references

Job Categories

NAIA, Assistant Coach, Track and Field, Horizontal Jumps, Vertical Jumps

How to Apply

Email
[email protected]

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