Part-time Assistant Throwing Coach – Track & Field

St. Charles Community College; Cottleville (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Charles Community College in Missouri seeks a Part-time Assistant Track & Field Coach focused on throwing events (shot put, discus, hammer, javelin). You will assist the Head Coach with coaching, recruiting, and academic monitoring while upholding NJCAA rules and SCC values.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and the ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and travel as needed. Join SCC's mission to promote student-athlete success and competitive excellence.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Coaching and/or competitive experience in the throwing events preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, faculty, athletic staff, student-athletes, and community members.
• Ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
• Commitment to fostering academic, athletic, and personal success for student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop student-athletes in the throwing events, including shot put, discus, hammer, and javelin.
• Plan and conduct daily practices, technical instruction, and event-specific training.
• Attend and coach at all team practices, competitions, and postseason events.
• Assist in implementing strength and conditioning programs for throwers.
• Evaluate athlete performance and provide individualized instruction and feedback.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, and leadership among student-athletes.
• Recruit qualified prospective student-athletes who meet NJCAA and institutional admission requirements.
• Conduct recruiting calls, emails, and virtual communication with prospective student-athletes.
• Attend high school meets, club competitions, and recruiting events.
• Coordinate campus visits, recruiting weekends, and communication with admissions and financial aid.
• Build relationships with high school and club coaches.
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress and eligibility.
• Encourage academic success through regular communication with faculty, advisors, and academic support services.
• Mentor student-athletes in personal growth, time management, and leadership.
• Assist with monitoring student conduct and reinforcing team expectations.
• Assist with practice planning and meet preparation.
• Coordinate travel logistics, including transportation, lodging, meals, travel itineraries, and travel rosters.
• Assist with meet entries and competition management.
• Maintain accurate team records, statistics, and throwing performance data.
• Assist with inventory, maintenance, and ordering of throwing equipment and uniforms.
• Ensure safe operation of throwing venues and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with NJCAA, Region 16, conference, and St. Charles Community College policies and procedures.
• Assist with eligibility documentation and required compliance paperwork.
• Support institutional policies regarding student-athlete conduct, safety, and eligibility.
• Meet regularly with the Head Coach regarding practice plans, recruiting, competition schedules, athlete development, and program goals.
• Assist with fundraising initiatives, community outreach, youth camps, clinics, and volunteer activities.
• Support home meet operations and other athletic department events as assigned.
• Assist the Athletic Department with additional operational or administrative duties as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Head Track & Field/Cross Country Coach or Athletic Director.

Skills

Driver's license

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Job description

St. Charles Community College in Missouri seeks a Part-time Assistant Track & Field Coach focused on throwing events (shot put, discus, hammer, javelin). You will assist the Head Coach with coaching, recruiting, and academic monitoring while upholding NJCAA rules and SCC values.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and the ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and travel as needed. Join SCC's mission to promote student-athlete success and competitive excellence.