Part-Time Assistant Coach – Purdue University Fort Wayne

Institution: Purdue University Fort Wayne

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Salary: Hourly

Job Description

The Part-Time Assistant Coach assists the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country in providing leadership for a NCAA Division I Cross Country / Track & Field Program. Assists with all aspects of the program and plays an integral part in the day-to-day student-athlete coaching support, administrative responsibilities, daily team training, evaluation and recruitment of student-athletes, academic monitoring, and skill development. This position must work within PFW, Horizon League, and NCAA guidelines to provide student-athletes an exceptional collegiate experience while competing for championships.

**This position is hiring a coach with specialties in Distance OR Combined Events**

Job Duties:

• Assists the Director in providing leadership for a NCAA Division I Cross Country / Track & Field Program along with the overall coaching, management, and administration of the program.
• Recruit and retain student-athletes.
• Assist with meet management of PFW’s home cross country meet and home track & field meet.
• Adhere to and enforce all policies and procedures of the department and university as well as the rules and regulations of the Horizon League and NCAA.
• Travel Coordination: Help with team itineraries, meals, practice schedules and other related requirements for travel.
• Track countable athletic related activities through SPRY
• Assist with team community service events and assist with team fundraising.
• Participate in University, civic, and public relations activities for promotion of the sport.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Duties specific to Recruiting:
• Strong emphasis on recruiting
• Identifying and evaluating potential student-athletes.
• Building relationships with high school coaches and athletes.
• Organizing recruiting events and visits.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Must be highly dependable, flexible, and available to work evenings and weekends
• Ability to interact professionally with the public
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time both indoors and outdoors
• Work effectively as a team member

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Previous coaching experience
• Former student-athlete that competed in the NCAA at the Division 1, 2 or 3 level(s) and/or NAIA

OPEN until filled

Job Categories

NCAA Division I, Part-Time, Assistant Coach, Distance, Combined Events

How to Apply

Email
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