Assistant Track & Field Coach Part time

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

Institutional Mission

Nelson University exists to equip students spiritually, academically, professionally, and cross-culturally for their God-given careers and callings

Institutional Mission

Nelson University exists to equip students spiritually, academically, professionally, and cross-culturally for their God-given careers and callings

Position Overview

Under direct supervision of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the management and administration of the sports program and team. Understands the organizational culture, the role of athletics within the Nelson community, and a willingness to consistently perpetuate and display the mission of Nelson through actions and words with athletes, coaches, university personnel and general public.

Major 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. Assist in coaching during athletic events.
• Prepare plans for personalized instruction of student-athletes to be taught by the assistant coach during in-season and off-season. Instructional plans encompass in-season, off-season, and summer activities for student-athlete(s). Areas include technical aspect of sport, film study, sport research, and total athlete development.
• 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.

The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Qualifications

Faith, service, and lifestyle that meets University expectations (See IPM sections: “Statement of Core Values,” “Doctrinal Statement,” “Christian Standards,” “Lifestyle Standard.”)

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Masters preferred.

Experience and Knowledge

• Playing experience and/or student assistant experience in respective sport.
• High school or 1-3 years intercollegiate coaching experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to recruit, coach, and teach student-athletes.
• Ability to scout opponents and break down game tapes for purposes of instruction to student-athletes.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively – orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to use personal computer, social media, and office equipment to enhance relations to enhance teaching and instruction of student-athletes.
• Be able to establish and maintain effective relationships with department peers, respective head coach, and student-athletes.