Associate Coach, Track and Field (Throwing)

Friendsofkerhonkson; Granville Township (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% retirement match

22 vacation days

3 floating holidays

Paid campus closure during holidays

Free parking and gym membership

Free classes for employees

Job summary

Denison University seeks an Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in managing practice, game planning, and athlete development. You will help recruit and mentor student-athletes, organize travel, and coordinate film analysis and scouting for upcoming opponents.

The role emphasizes strong communication, integrity, and dedication to academic balance, with responsibilities spanning social media engagement and compliance with university rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Driver's License required.
• 1–3 years experience coaching and/or recruiting at collegiate level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach with practice and game planning.
• Develop training sessions for Denison athletes and provide feedback.
• Analyze film and create scouting reports for future opponents.
• Recruit prospective student-athletes through email, phone, and in-person events.
• Coordinate travel plans and itineraries, hotel reservations, meals, equipment, and practice schedules.
• Update and maintain social media content to engage alumni and fans.
• Monitor student-athletes’ academic progress and enforce university rules.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Film analysis

Mentorship

Social media

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

The Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in managing, executing, and leading all administrative and athletic functions of a competitive collegiate sports program. This role is responsible for setting and maintaining team rules and expectations, coaching and developing student-athletes, and driving recruiting efforts from initial outreach through campus visits. Additionally, the Assistant Head Coach coordinates team travel logistics, conducts film analysis and opponent scouting, and manages program-specific content creation to enhance alumni engagement and promote both the team and Denison University.Department/Division Overview:At Denison University, athletic success and academic rigor go hand in hand. As a proud member of the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC), Big Red boasts a storied history of competitive excellence, including 12 national championships and a record 22 NCAC All-Sports Trophies, not to mention our three (you read that correctly!) NCAA Division III national championships in 2026. Backed by premier, nationally-ranked facilities, our athletics program is dedicated to shaping the next generation of leaders. We look for passionate, mentorship-driven professionals who want to help our student-athletes train hard, win at the highest level, and embrace a truly transformative collegiate experience.Responsibilities:Assists Head Coach with practice and game planning.Develops training sessions for Denison athletes and provides athletes with feedback and direction.Develops strategy for future opponents and analyzes film and creates scouting reports.Recruits prospective student-athletes, communicates via email, phone, and in-person at recruiting events.Arranges travel plans and itineraries for the team including making hotel reservations, meals, equipment, and practice schedule. .Updates and maintains social media content. Posts stories and videos to ensure a strong interactive presence for the sport.Monitors student-athletes’ academic progressReinforces team and University rules and expectations.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Requirements:Bachelor’s DegreeDriver’s License requiredPreferred Requirements:Master’s Degree1-3 years experience playing, coaching, and/or recruiting at collegiate level.Why Choose Denison?Denison University is a leading, fully residential liberal arts college in Granville, Ohio, located just outside the Columbus metro area. Established in 1831, Denison blends a rigorous academic foundation with an award-winning approach to student mentorship and career readiness. With a vibrant campus community of 2,400 students and around 2,000 employees, Denison offers employees a supportive, forward-thinking environment dedicated to educational excellence and professional growth.Denison provides a number of staff-focused benefits, with some highlights:10% contribution to your retirement22 vacation days3 floating holidaysPaid campus closure from Christmas to New YearsFree parking and gym membershipFree classes for employeesWant to learn more about us? Visit Denison.edu for more information.