ASSISTANT TRACK AND FIELD COACH

Berry College - Mount Berry, GA; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Berry College is seeking a full-time assistant track and field coach for a 10-month position. The role involves supporting the Head Coach in managing the intercollegiate program and requires a commitment to NCAA regulations and fostering a positive team culture. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and coaching experience, particularly in sprints, hurdles, throws, or jumps. Berry College offers a unique educational environment that combines academics with meaningful student experiences.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Salary commensurate with qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
• Coaching experience in sprints/hurdles, throws, and/or jumps preferred.
• Good communication skills and strong leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach with organization and administration of track and field program.
• Recruit qualified student-athletes and manage budgets.
• Prepare and manage practices and meets, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Berry College invites applications and nominations for the full-time, 10-month assistant track and field coach position. Located midway between Atlanta, Ga., and Chattanooga, Tenn., on a 26,000-acre campus just north of Rome, Ga., Berry is an independent, co-educational, liberal arts college with approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Berry challenges students to embrace a firsthand educational experience that complements challenging academic programs with opportunities for meaningful student work experiences, spiritual and moral growth, and significant service to others. This is a unique opportunity to create a program grounded in the mission of the college that incorporates an integrated education of the head, the heart, and the hands.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Head Track and Field Coach, the successful candidates will assist the Head Coach with the organization, supervision, and administration of an NCAA Division III intercollegiate track and field program. The candidate will also demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to a liberal arts education, Division III athletics, and an appreciation for and commitment to all NCAA, Southern Athletic Association (SAA), and institutional rules and regulations. The candidate should have the ability to create a Good Neighbor culture that is both disciplined and caring. Others duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, recruitment of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes, budget management, practice and meet preparation/management, scheduling, compliance, public relations, alumni communication, student supervision, fundraising, equipment management and a commitment to the student-athlete's academic progress and degree completion.

Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred. Previous coaching and teaching experience in the sprints/hurdles, throws, and/or jumps is preferred. The candidate should also possess good communication skills, strong leadership, and mentoring abilities. Previous coaching experience at the NCAA collegiate level is preferred. This position includes competitive benefits and a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE

Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago: "We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities." Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring that facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcome. You can reach out to us at [e-mail] or [phone].

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, and the contact information for three professional references.Application review will begin immediately and continue until a qualified individual has been hired. The starting date is scheduled for August 1, 2025. No phone calls or e-mails, please. Berry College is an equal opportunity employer. For ADA Accommodations, please reach out to our ADA Coordinator at VTTY 706-233-4062.