Assistant Track and Field Coach (Throws)

Job Family Group:
Staff
Department/Office:
Track
Time Type:
Part time
Compensation:
Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.
Exemption Status:
Exempt
Job Description:
Analyzes performance and instructs student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition in track. Recruit student athletes. Observes players while they perform to determine need for individual or team improvement. Coach players individually or in groups, demonstrating techniques in track throws events.
Assists with coaching and recruiting for the Track program. Designs and implements workouts for throwers.
Knowledge of and compliance with all rules and changes that occur in the sport of Track.
Provides instruction and feedback to the throwers, during and after games. Assists with management of game day preparation and activities.
Knowledge of, and compliance with, NCAA rules and regulations concerning recruiting and eligibility.
Assists with managing the throws facility.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Abides by NCAA Division III Track & Field.
Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interact with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.
Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
Performs other duties as required.
EDUCATION
Required:
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
Preferred:
Master's degree or equivalent from four-year college or university.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
1 year of experience as an assistant coach and/or as a student athlete in throws.
Preferred:
3 years of experience.
Experience coaching collegiate throws, preferably at Division III level.
Multiple years coaching at the intercollegiate level and/or any equivalent combination of experience and training (educational courses, etc.) that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Required:
Effectiveness in the recruitment of student athletes and the instructional aspects of coaching.
NCAA rules (General & Division III).
Coaching, recruiting, scouting, and scheduling.
Management, leadership, and teaching.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Detail-oriented and well organized.
Critical thinking skills, adaptability, and initiative.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and have a good driving history. May not have more than two moving violations in a three-year period.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC).
This job involves a commitment of ten hour per week during the fall semester/season.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS
None
NUMBER OF INDIRECT REPORTS
None
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Specific and general instruction from supervisor, either verbally or in writing. Operates independently for most routine matters.
INTERACTION
Work alone
Work with other employees
Customer contact
Students
Alumni
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Word
EQUIPMENT
None
SECURITY SENSITIVE
Each member of the faculty, staff and student body is responsible for carrying out campus regulations, procedures and practices and shall comply with federal, state and local laws related to security matters while on the campus or in the course of representing or conducting University activities.
ATTENDANCE STANDARD
Maintaining and satisfying minimum attendance requirements are an essential requirement of this position, including working all full-time regular hours as established by the supervisor in addition to any scheduled or emergency overtime.
INTERNAL CONTROLS
Applies to Supervisors (and above) and/or anyone with financial responsibilities. Within the scope of position duties, responsible for seeing that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, reliable financial data is maintained, and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures are complied with.
DECISION MAKING
Work from detailed instructions or where variation in procedures is limited.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY
None
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Balancing
Bending
Carrying
Driving
Handling
Hearing
Reacting
Reading
Standing
Sitting
Talking
Using both feet
Using both hands
Walking
Writing
Lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds.
Must be physically able to endure working outdoors in extreme heat and cold.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
General office environment
Wet or humid conditions
Outdoors
CHEMICAL EXPOSURE
May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, infectious and communicable diseases or biological agents.