Assistant Track and Field & Cross-Country Coach

EXPIRED

This is a twelve-month position reporting to the Director of Track and Field & Cross Country. The Assistant Track and Field and Cross-Country Coach will assist the Director in all aspects of the track and field & cross-country program, particularly recruiting, travel management, on campus events, on field instruction, and scouting for opponents. The Assistant Coach will assist in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes and the retention and success of current student-athletes, which is of the utmost importance and priority.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Proven ability to recruit and retain quality student-athletes.
2. Proven ability to teach and implement current techniques and strategies of the sport.
3. Excellent communication skills.
4. Understanding and appreciation of NCAA Division III philosophy, rules and regulations.
5. Commitment to the goals and objectives of Millikin University and the CCIW.
6. Ability to work within, and contribute to, the team effort of the Millikin University Athletic Department.
7. Serve as Athletic Facility Monitor.
8. Other project duties may be assigned by the Director of Track and Field & Cross-Country.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to succeed in a result-driven professional organization. Maintaining professional performance, demeanor, team-approach and focus on results while working under pressure in a dynamic environment. Ability to establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and facilitate teamwork. Highly organized, with the ability to plan, execute and multitask to meet deadlines.

This is a twelve-month position reporting to the Director of Track and Field & Cross Country. The Assistant Track and Field and Cross-Country Coach will assist the Director in all aspects of the track and field & cross-country program, particularly recruiting, travel management, on campus events, on field instruction, and scouting for opponents. The Assistant Coach will assist in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes and the retention and success of current student-athletes, which is of the utmost importance and priority.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Proven ability to recruit and retain quality student-athletes.
2. Proven ability to teach and implement current techniques and strategies of the sport.
3. Excellent communication skills.
4. Understanding and appreciation of NCAA Division III philosophy, rules and regulations.
5. Commitment to the goals and objectives of Millikin University and the CCIW.
6. Ability to work within, and contribute to, the team effort of the Millikin University Athletic Department.
7. Serve as Athletic Facility Monitor.
8. Other project duties may be assigned by the Director of Track and Field & Cross-Country.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to succeed in a result-driven professional organization. Maintaining professional performance, demeanor, team-approach and focus on results while working under pressure in a dynamic environment. Ability to establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and facilitate teamwork. Highly organized, with the ability to plan, execute and multitask to meet deadlines.
Minimum Education and/or Experience

• Master’s Degree preferred; Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Previous Collegiate coaching experience preferred.
• Physical ability to do usual coaching duties.
• Strong interpersonal skills

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