Assistant Cross Country & Track Coach - Shape Athletes

Edgewood University; Madison (WI); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 55.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

Edgewood University in Madison, WI is seeking an Assistant Cross Country / Track & Field Coach to support the Head Coach in coaching, recruitment, and athlete development for men’s and women’s programs.

Responsibilities include practice planning, event instruction, meet preparation, travel, and compliance with NCAA Division III/NACC rules. The role may include a Graduate Assistant appointment, with assignments based on program needs and expertise.

Qualificações

• Knowledge of cross country and/or track & field training principles, rules, and event-specific techniques.
• Strong communication, leadership, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of student-athletes and campus colleagues.
• Ability to support Edgewood University’s mission and NCAA Division III philosophy.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Head Coach with planning, organizing, and conducting practices, training sessions, and competitions.
• Provide technical and event-specific instruction in assigned areas, including sprints, jumps, throws, and/or distance events.
• Help prepare student-athletes for NACC and NCAA Division III competition through purposeful training, feedback, and meet preparation.
• Support the academic achievement, personal development, well-being, and retention of student-athletes.
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, accountability, and a positive team culture.
• Assist in identifying, evaluating, communicating with, and recruiting academically and athletically qualified prospective student-athletes.
• Build relationships with prospective student-athletes, families, high school and club coaches, and other recruiting contacts.
• Collaborate with the Head Coach and Admissions Office to support enrollment and roster goals.
• Maintain accurate recruiting activity and prospect information in departmental recruiting systems.
• Assist with scheduling, meet preparation, travel coordination, transportation, equipment management, and other team logistics.
• Transport student-athletes to practices, meets, and competitions when assigned and authorized.
• Support camps, clinics, special events, and administrative tasks as directed by the Head Coach.
• Communicate promptly and effectively with coaches, student-athletes, and Athletics staff.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable NCAA Division III, NACC, and Edgewood University rules and policies.
• Follow all recruiting, eligibility, practice, travel, and competition requirements.
• Complete assigned compliance education and documentation accurately and on time.
• Model ethical conduct and communicate potential compliance concerns promptly.
• Assist with team community service, campus engagement, and outreach activities.
• Represent the programs and University professionally in interactions with families, alumni, and community partners.
• Participate in Athletics Department meetings and events as assigned.
• Support departmental initiatives and perform other duties assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics.

Conhecimentos

Coaching

Recruiting

Student-athlete development

Communication

Planning & organization

Formação

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office 365

CRM systems

Video analysis tools

Descrição da vaga

Edgewood University in Madison, WI is seeking an Assistant Cross Country / Track & Field Coach to support the Head Coach in coaching, recruitment, and athlete development for men’s and women’s programs.

Responsibilities include practice planning, event instruction, meet preparation, travel, and compliance with NCAA Division III/NACC rules. The role may include a Graduate Assistant appointment, with assignments based on program needs and expertise.