Assistant Track & Field Coach — Develop Elite Athletes

Fort Valley State University; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Valley State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach - Track and Field. The assistant coach will provide instruction, training and motivation to prepare student-athletes for practices, game or competitive events.

The role involves coaching duties, program support to the head coach, evaluating athletes for recruitment or skill improvement, and mentoring students academically and personally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Two years coaching or playing experience at the collegiate level or above.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate/instruct student athletes on sport performance principles, game strategies and safety rules.
• Provide sport program management support to the head coach.
• Evaluate student-athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruit or to improve the current student athletes' technique to prepare them for competition.
• Serve as mentor to student-athletes with academic and personal issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Communication

Mentoring

Safety training

Game strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Fort Valley State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach - Track and Field. The assistant coach will provide instruction, training and motivation to prepare student-athletes for practices, game or competitive events.

The role involves coaching duties, program support to the head coach, evaluating athletes for recruitment or skill improvement, and mentoring students academically and personally.