Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field Coach - Sprints and Jumps

Job Type Full-Time
Job Number 00145
Closing Continuous
Academic Year Yes
Location Bangor, ME
Department Women's Track (3639)


Description

The Assistant Cross County/Track and Field coach will assist the Head Cross Country/Track and Field coach in the areas of coaching sprints and jumps, film, scouting, recruiting, academic and conduct monitoring, and strength and conditioning.

Examples of Duties

Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
• Assist in the organization, preparation, and coaching of the Husson Cross Country/Track and Field Team to include:
o attendance at all practices and meets
o recruiting and scouting off-campus
• Implement the basic principles and policies of the athletic governing bodies (NCAA / NAC / NEIcAAA) and Husson University
• On field coaching responsibilities as assigned by the head coach
• Assist in monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes
• Assist in monitoring the conduct of the student-athletes
• Assist with recruiting to include: on-campus tours, phone calls, and off-campus viewing
• Assist in the strength and conditioning and general training of the team
• Responsibility to meet on a daily basis with the head coach concerning all training, meets, and recruiting activities
• Independently design, organize, and execute training and practice for sprinters, jumps, and relays
• Directly responsible to the head coach for all related assignments concerning the Cross Country and Track and Field programs (fundraising, team activities, Spring Break, transporting student-athletes, etc.)
Typical Qualifications

Education: B.A. or B.S. degree required

Experience: Proven experience in playing or coaching at the high school or intercollegiate level. Coaching licenses, certifications, and badges preferred. Strength and conditioning certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Working knowledge of coaching sprints and jumps. The ability to create film sessions with both individual members of the team and the full team.

Must also possess the skills to function well in a variety of support roles that interact positively with the administration, faculty, coaching staff, student-athletes and other on-campus and off-campus communities.

Agency Husson University
Address 1 College Circle Bangor, ME, 04401
Website http://www.husson.edu

PI196148905