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.