Asst. Track Coach/Cross Country

Shorter; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Shorter University, a NCAA Division II institution in Rome, GA, is accepting applications for the Cross Country Coach/Assistant Track and Field Coach position. The role includes sport-specific coaching, student-athlete development, recruiting prospective student-athletes, and performing assigned administrative duties.

The coach will report to the Track and Field Director and work within the policies of Shorter University, Conference Carolinas, and the NCAA, with responsibilities spanning

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience in track and field or cross country.
• A committed Christian, with an active church membership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Head Coach for men’s and women’s cross country and Assistant track & field coach for distance events.
• Works to accomplish the objectives of the sport as set forth by the University, while working within the guidelines of the NCAA and Conference Carolinas policies.
• Coach and recruit qualified student-athletes with a primary focus on the distance events within the cross country and track and field programs.
• Write and conduct all cross country/distance events training.
• Help Arrange travel and meals for cross country/track and field team.
• Assist with fundraising opportunities and academic support of cross country/track and field teams.
• Assist with inventory of uniforms and equipment; and ordering fill-ins and new as needed.

Skills

Coaching experience

Recruiting

Student-athlete development

Job description

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Asst. Track Coach/Cross Country

Rome, GA, US

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2 days ago Requisition ID: 1673

Cross Country Coach/Assistant Track and Field Coach

Shorter University, a NCAA Division II institution that competes in the Conference Carolinas ,is currently accepting applicants for the position of Cross County Coach/Assist. Track and Field Coach. This position will be responsible for sport specific coaching, helping with Student-Athlete development, evaluating and recruiting prospective student-athletes, and assigned administrative duties. This position will report to the Track and Field Director. All activities shall be conducted within the policies and resource framework of Shorter University, the Athletics Department, Conference Carolinas, and the NCAA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Head Coach for men’s and women’s cross country and Assistant track & field coach for distance events.
• Works to accomplish the objectives of the sport as set forth by the University, while working within the guidelines of the NCAA and Conference Carolinas policies.
• Coach and recruit qualified student-athletes with a primary focus on the distance events within the cross country and track and field programs.
• Write and conduct all cross country/distance events training.
• Help Arrange travel and meals for cross country/track and field team.
• Assist with fundraising opportunities and academic support of cross country/track and field teams.
• Assist with inventory of uniforms and equipment; and ordering fill-ins and new as needed.

Qualifications:

• Previous coaching experience in track and field or cross country.
• A committed Christian, with an active church membership.

Shorter University is a Christ centered University affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board and requires employees to be committed Christians.