Associate Head Coach, Track and Field

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

WashU's Division of Student Affairs seeks a track and field coaching professional for the position of Associate Head Coach, Track and Field. The Division of Student Affairs advances the educational mission of the university through resources and experiences outside the classroom that prepare our students for lifelong success. Serves as the lead staff member for the head coach in maintaining a highly competitive NCAA Division III Track and Field program. The Associate Head Coach is critically involved in all aspects of the program, is given specific autonomy, and shares responsibilities with the Head Coach in key areas of the program such as recruiting, coordination of play, coaching tactics/strategies, budget management, staff oversight, etc.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Shares responsibility with Head Coach in determining game-day coaching and strategy, and represents the Head Coach upon request in all areas of program administration.

• Coaches the team, including the development of team members’ skills necessary for successful competition in the sport of Track and Field; devising and implementing strategy for practice and competition; defining team and individual goals; and demonstrating positive sportsmanship and leadership.

• Independent decision-making authority for budget, practice planning and implementation, roster management, coordinate efforts with facilities and game operations staff, and recruiting strategy.

• Identifies, evaluates, and recruits potential student-athletes by, but not limited to, sending recruitment letters, phone calls, meeting with recruits and parents, and working with Admissions.

• Supervises assistant coaches and other team personnel in coordinating all aspects of the program.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Administration, including, but not limited to, Game Day operations, Physical Education, and/or sports Performance.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.

Physical Effort

• Typically working at desk or table.

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - American Heart Association, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - American Red Cross, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - American Trauma Event Management, NCAA Rule Test - National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Work Experience:

College Coaching (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

This is a 10 month, August-May role.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Coaching, Communication, Organizing, Recruiting, Sport-Specific Training, Supervision, Teaching, Working Independently