ASSISTANT MEN’S AND WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK & FIELD COACH

Centenary College of Louisiana; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Centenary College of Louisiana seeks an assistant coach for the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field programs. The role involves planning, recruiting student-athletes, and ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations. Candidates should possess coaching experience, effective communication skills, and a commitment to student-athlete development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a competitive player or coach in cross country and/or track & field (1+ years required).
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations essential.
• Experience in recruiting student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Assist and coordinate the planning and organizing of cross country and track & field programs.
• Provide leadership in personal and athletic development of student-athletes.
• Organize practices and competitions in compliance with NCAA and college rules.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Assist and coordinate the planning, organizing and coaching of the intercollegiate Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field programs as guided by Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach with coaching and administrative responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
•Provide leadership and guidance in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes at Centenary College
•Must be accessible and reachable by telephone or text message at times other than College business hours for the purpose of team member contact and recruiting purposes for texting or calling recruits after school hours
•Must have access to mobile computing outside of office for recruitment of student-athletes by accessing databases for contact information and adding information, scouting, travel arrangement, and to maintain constant contact with NCAA, SCAC, scouting information and team data.
•Assists in organizing and supervising practices and official competition in compliance with NCAA and Centenary College Rules
•Assists in ensuring athletic venue is properly set up for practices and official athletic competition.
•Counsel team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters, consult with Head Coach and College administration and faculty for resolution of problems as needed
•Works in cooperation with Director of Athletics and Head Coach with ancillary responsibility such as; compliance, event management, assistant coaching, outdoor field maintenance.
•Supports the Development Office’s efforts to raise money for Centenary Fund for Student Athletes
•Assist in the recruiting and retaining student-athletes in accordance with Centenary College and NCAA policy guidelines
•This position will require night and weekend hours
•Other related projects, duties and responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary.

As an institutional staff member actively involved in NCAA Division III prospects, student-athletes and athletic department personnel, you are responsible to uphold all conference and NCAA rules and regulations. In accordance with NCAA bylaw 11.1, you are responsible to report any known violations and will be held accountable for any violations committed within your department

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Student workers, volunteers, student-athletes

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successful, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required

MINIMUM

• 1 or more years as a competitive player or coach in sport of cross country and/or track & field
• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Good communication skills and ability to work with diverse group of people
• Experience in the recruitment of student-athletes
• Well organized and self-motivated
• Able to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED training and van driving clearance PREFERRED
• 2 years or more as a competitive player or coach in sport of cross country and/or track & field
• Experience with NCAA Division III program
• Specific experience with campus admission/recruiting office, NCAA compliance, outdoor field management
• Experience with a selective, residential, Liberal Arts College

PREFERRED

• 2 years or more as a competitive player or coach in sport of cross country and/or track & field
• Experience with NCAA Division III program
• Specific experience with campus admission/recruiting office, NCAA compliance, outdoor field management
• Experience with a selective, residential, Liberal Arts College

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Department of Human Resources

Centenary College of Louisiana

2911 Centenary Boulevard

Shreveport, Louisiana 71104

Email: [e-mail]