Assistant Track & Field Throwing Coach

Loras College; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Loras College in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Track & Field throwers coach responsible for recruiting, coaching, and program development within NCAA and ARC guidelines. You will collaborate with the head coach and staff to cultivate a competitive throws program.

The role emphasizes practice planning, strength and conditioning, travel coordination, and monitoring student‑athlete academics while upholding the College's Catholic identity and mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years of collegiate coaching experience.
• Knowledge of NCAA/A-R-C rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and evaluate throwers for the track and field program.
• Plan and implement daily throws practice with clear objectives.
• Develop and implement strength and conditioning programming for throwers.
• Coordinate practice schedules and travel for road trips.
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress.
• Represent the college at A-R-C meetings as needed.
• Support the Catholic identity and mission of the college in all duties.

Skills

Recruiting

Coaching

Program development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for recruiting and coaching throwers for the Men's/Women's Track & Field program within established college, A-R-C and NCAA guidelines.

Essential Functions Statement(s).

• Given that the College is a diocesan Catholic college, will carry out your functions of your position in support of the College's Catholic Identity, mission and in support of Church teachings.
• Develop and implement program culture and philosophy in collaboration with head coach and other assistant coaches
• Responsible for identification, evaluation, and recruitment of throwers
• Responsible for daily practice planning and implementation of throws practice
• Plan and implement strength and conditioning programming for throwers
• Coordinate practice schedules and meetings for throwers
• Monitor academic progress of track and field student-athletes
• Assists in the coordination of travel arrangements for road trips.
• May represent the college and track and field program at American Rivers Conference meetings.
• Supports the mission and vision of the College and respects the College's Catholic tradition.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Competitiveness - Willingness to strive to get ahead or to finish projects.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in any field. Master's Degree preferred.

Experience: One to three years of collegiate coaching experience.

Computer Skills: Skilled in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of computer and Internet applications to recruiting systems and data management.

Other Requirements: Respect for and solid representation of the Catholic, liberal arts, residential mission, and environment. Knowledge of NCAA/A-R-C rules and regulations. Good understanding of motivational skills and the ability to implement them. Understanding of budget and reporting requirements. Excellent leadership abilities. Able to organize, coordinate, and direct team activities. Strong oral and written communications abilities. Excellent public relations skills. Demonstrated ability to recruit effectively. Strong interpersonal skills to represent the college and effectively interact with student-athletes, faculty, and staff. Strong administrative skills to plan, organize and implement a quality team and program. Diagnostic and strategic techniques needed to prepare athletes for competition.

The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.