General Information
| Job Description | COACH AST 2 | Working Title | Assistant Men's and Women's Track & Field Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 005046 | Grade | 15 |
| Department Name | Mens Track - D02117 | Department Head | Wesley Mallette |
| Supervisor | Nathan Browne | Effective Date | 04/15/2024 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. |
Custom Scope
| Under general direction, oversees specific aspects of a small to mid-size sports program. May provide guidance to other personnel. |
Department Custom Scope
| Under the direction of the Director of Cross Country and Track & Field, the Assistant Men's and Women's Track & Field Coach plans and conducts a daily practice and competition schedule for the sprint event athletes including 100m, 200m, 400m, and both sprint relays. Travel for competition out of town for multiple meets approximately 12-16 days each year, including weekends. Identify and recruit qualified sprint events student-athletes who can receive regular admission with the university. Assists the Assistant Coach in charge of meet management for all home Track & Field and Cross Country competitions. Comply with all NCAA and Big West conference rules and regulations; manage all compliance activities including NCAA Time Management, CARA logs, and recruiting logs for sprint event athletes. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training with a college-level program. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 2 years of related experience. | Required |
| 2-3 Years of of sprint event coaching experience in the sport of Track & Field. | Preferred |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| May need to maintain NCAA certified recruiter status. | Preferred |
| May need to maintain CPR/AED and First Aid certification. | Preferred |
| USATF Coaching Certification: Level 1 or Above | Required |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| May assist in most practice and conditioning sessions. | 40 |
| Analyzes performance and instructs participants in program strategies and techniques to prepare them for competition. | 20 |
| Participates in the evaluation of student athletes' performance. | 10 |
| Observes players while they perform to determine need for individual or team improvement. | 5 |
| Represents and promotes professional conduct, university good will and high standards at all events and games. | 5 |
| Ensures adherence to all governing rules, university, department, conference, NCAA policies and procedures, including student-athlete benefits. | 5 |
| May assist in the recruitment of prospective athletes within the framework of the university, department, conference, NCAA rules. | 5 |
| May assist in coaching at competitive events. | 5 |
| Additional duties as assigned by the head coach. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with athletic participants. | Required |
| Specialized knowledge of the team sport or activity, as well as basic technical expertise in coaching principles. | Required |
| Demonstrated effective problem solving and communication skills, verbally and in writing. | Required |
| Current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards. | Required |
| Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making; be an effective problem solver and effectively communicate verbally and in writing. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Travel | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Valid Drivers License | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |