Part-time Assistant Track & Field Coach - 83090

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Charles Community College in Missouri is seeking a part-time Assistant Track & Field Coach to support the Head Coach in both the men's and women's programs, with primary responsibility for throwing events.

The role includes coaching, recruiting, academic monitoring, and program administration while promoting the college mission and complying with NJCAA regulations.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Coaching and/or competitive experience in throwing events preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• 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 throwing events (shot put, discus, hammer, javelin).
• Plan and conduct daily practices and event-specific training.
• Attend and coach at all team practices, competitions, and postseason events.
• Assist in implementing strength and conditioning programs for throwers.
• Monitor athlete performance and provide individualized instruction and feedback.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, and leadership among student-athletes.

Skills

Coaching experience

Throwing events experience

Recruiting calls/emails

Academic monitoring

Job description

Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has areputation as one of the best two-year colleges in the state ofMissouri. SCC's service area includes a six-county region with apopulation exceeding 540,000. SCC's main campus, located inCottleville, has won architectural awards for its innovative,contemporary design. The college's Dardenne Creek Campus featuresthe Center for Healthy Living and the Field to Table Institute.Opening Fall 2025, the Innovation West Campus located in Wentzvillefeatures the Regional Workforce Innovation Center. With a focus oninnovation, St. Charles Community College is a leader in deliveringhigh quality education in a state-of-the-art learning environment.The success of SCC is rooted in the mission of serving thecommunity by "focusing on academic excellence, student success,workforce advancement, and life-long learning within a globalsociety."

The Part-time Assistant Track & Field Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Track & Field/Cross CountryCoach in all aspects of the men's and women's track & fieldprogram, with primary responsibility for the throwing events (shotput, discus, hammer, and javelin). The assistant coach will supportstudent-athlete success through coaching, recruiting, academicmonitoring, and program administration while promoting the missionand values of St. Charles Community College and complying withNJCAA and institutional regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Previous coaching and/or competitive experience in the throwingevents preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, andinterpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, faculty,athletic staff, student-athletes, and community members.
• Ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and travel asrequired.
• Commitment to fostering academic, athletic, and personalsuccess for student-athletes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Coaching

• Coach and develop student-athletes in the throwing events,including shot put, discus, hammer, and javelin.
• Plan and conduct daily practices, technical instruction, andevent-specific training.
• Attend and coach at all team practices, competitions, andpostseason events.
• Assist in implementing strength and conditioning programs forthrowers.
• Evaluate athlete performance and provide individualizedinstruction and feedback.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, and leadershipamong student-athletes.

Recruiting

• Recruit qualified prospective student-athletes who meet NJCAAand institutional admission requirements.
• Conduct recruiting calls, emails, and virtual communicationwith prospective student-athletes.
• Attend high school meets, club competitions, and recruitingevents.
• Coordinate campus visits, recruiting weekends, andcommunication with admissions and financial aid.
• Build relationships with high school and club coaches.

Academic Support & Student Development

• Monitor student-athlete academic progress and eligibility.
• Encourage academic success through regular communication withfaculty, advisors, and academic support services.
• Mentor student-athletes in personal growth, time management,and leadership.
• Assist with monitoring student conduct and reinforcing teamexpectations.

Program Operations

• 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 throwingperformance data.
• Assist with inventory, maintenance, and ordering of throwingequipment and uniforms.
• Ensure safe operation of throwing venues and equipment.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with NJCAA, Region 16, conference, and St.Charles Community College policies and procedures.
• Assist with eligibility documentation and required compliancepaperwork.
• Support institutional policies regarding student-athleteconduct, safety, and eligibility.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with the Head Coach regarding practice plans,recruiting, competition schedules, athlete development, and programgoals.
• Assist with fundraising initiatives, community outreach, youthcamps, clinics, and volunteer activities.
• Support home meet operations and other athletic departmentevents as assigned.
• Assist the Athletic Department with additional operational oradministrative duties as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Head Track &Field/Cross Country Coach or Athletic Director.

St Charles Community College is and Equal OpportunityEmployer