Assistant Track & Field Coach - Develop, Recruit & Mentor

Nelson University; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson University in Waxahachie, TX is seeking an Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in managing the sports program and mentoring student-athletes. The role requires aligning with the university's mission and engaging with athletes, coaches, and staff to uphold community standards.

The ideal candidate will have playing or coaching experience, knowledge of game strategy, and the ability to recruit, develop players, and monitor academic progress in coordination with the academic program.

Qualifications

• Playing experience and/or student assistant experience in respective sport.
• High school or 1-3 years intercollegiate coaching experience.
• Ability to recruit, coach, and teach student-athletes.
• Ability to scout opponents and break down game tapes for instruction.

Responsibilities

• Instruct during practice sessions or workouts as assigned; may be assigned to work with a specific group of student-athletes on a regular basis.
• Prepare plans for personalized instruction of student-athletes to be taught by the assistant coach during in-season and off-season.
• Attend seminars, conferences, and professional development opportunities for personal growth and the enhancement of student-athlete instruction.
• Assists with recruiting including calling prospective student-athletes, evaluating high school and junior college players, maintaining an accurate database for identification of potential successful student-athletes.
• Be knowledgeable and tutor student-athletes in national, conference, and institutional rules and regulations to ensure compliance with standards.
• Assist in the implementation of the academic program including tutoring and monitoring of individual student-athlete progress to ensure academic eligibility, enforcement of study hall program, and providing referrals to the appropriate university resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Head Coach.

Skills

Recruiting

Coaching

Communication

Game tape analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree

Job description

Nelson University in Waxahachie, TX is seeking an Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in managing the sports program and mentoring student-athletes. The role requires aligning with the university's mission and engaging with athletes, coaches, and staff to uphold community standards.

The ideal candidate will have playing or coaching experience, knowledge of game strategy, and the ability to recruit, develop players, and monitor academic progress in coordination with the academic program.