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

Institution: Nicholls State University

Location: Thibodaux, LA

Salary: $24,970.00

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.

Supervision Received:
Head Track & Field and Cross Country – Stefanie Slekis
Athletic Sport Administrator – Austin Bonvallet

Supervision Exercised: None

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, Track and Field, Assistant Coach

How to Apply

Web Site
https://jobs.nicholls.edu/postings/8567

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