Assistant Track & Field Coach

Heidelberg University; Tiffin (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg University seeks an Assistant Track & Field Coach responsible for recruiting, providing leadership, and managing team schedules to ensure competitive success. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, leadership ability, and a commitment to student-athlete development, offering a unique opportunity within an educational and athletic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 2-4 years coaching/athletic experience.
• Proven ability to recruit high level student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Recruit quality student-athletes for NCAA-level competition.
• Design schedules enhancing student-athlete development.
• Assist in fundraising and administration of events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Recruiting software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

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The Assistant Track & Field Coach provides administrative, instructional, and recruiting support services to the Track & Field program under the direction and supervision of the Head Coach of Cross Country and Track & Field at Heidelberg University.

Supervision Exercised:

Responsible for Graduate Assistants, and may supervise student employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Recruiting quality student-athletes capable of competing at the NCAA level
• Recruiting student-athletes capable of achieving academic success at a competitive academic institution
• Achieving competitive results that demonstrate athletic excellence
• Providing leadership in the personal development of student-athletes by projecting a positive and professional image
• Helping to design a competitive schedule for the Sprints / Jumps program that maximizes student-athlete development and performance
• Developing and sustaining positive relationships with alumni and friends of the Track & Field program
• Aiding in the planning and implementation of practice and competition schedules
• Participating and assisting in fund-raising activities
• Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to NCAA, Ohio Athletics Conference, University, and Athletics Department standards
• Administration of home track and field/cross country events
• Aiding and planning of team travel and recruit visits
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Head Coach of Cross Country/Track and Field

Requirements

Core Values and Personal Attributes:

• Core values – models leadership values of integrity, honesty, humility, transparency, respectfulness, diversity, caring, loyalty and accountability in all work.
• Intellectual dynamism – demonstrates mental sharpness, capability and agility.
• Self-knowledge – gains insight from successes and mistakes.
• Personal learning – seeks feedback and counsel to improve managerial behavior.
• Peer relationships – encourages collaboration and cooperation across the organization.
• Teamwork – performs most effectively as a hard-working member of a team.
• Constituency focus – completes work to meet constituencies’ expectations and requirements.
• Community focus – brings a spirit of enthusiasm and energy to the campus and town.

Desired Attributes and Qualifications:

Education and Professional Experience:

• (A) Bachelor’s Degree required
• (B) 2-4 years coaching/athletic experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

• (A) Proven ability to recruit high level student-athletes
• (B) Demonstrated coaching specialty in the following areas: Throws
• (C) Successful background in collegiate coaching and / or personal experience at the collegiate level

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must demonstrate analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to relate to diverse cross-sections of individuals.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to travel as needed or required, work evenings and / or weekends as needed.

Tools and Equipment Used: Knowledge of operation and use of various office equipment including, but not limited to personal computer, including spreadsheet and word processing software, integrated database software, fax machine, copier, telephone, scanner, and printers. Experience with or ability to learn recruiting software and databases. Employee in this position must have a valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use arms, hands and fingers to operate and manipulate equipment generally found in an office setting. The employee may be frequently required to be mobile, communicate, and hear. The employee may occasionally be subject to a variety of outdoor environmental conditions including heat, cold, and precipitation. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Mental demands include varied degrees of occasional stress while performing job duties.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in an office setting, and educational facilities including sports and entertainment venues, all of which may be indoor or outdoor. The noise level in the work environment will range from moderately quiet to occasionally loud.