Assistant Track and Field Coach (Throws)
$38,000–$48,000 year
On-siteLynchburg, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Collaborate with the Head Coach to plan, organize, and implement daily practice plans, lead individual or specialty sessions, and prepare equipment for training activities. Provide technical instruction and performance evaluations to student-athletes while coordinating strength and conditioning programs. Manage competition logistics including travel, lodging, and meet preparation, alongside off-season conditioning and equipment inventory. Support recruiting efforts by maintaining databases, tracking interactions, and conducting on-campus meetings and campus tours. Assist in budget administration and manage program social media, alumni relations, and fundraising initiatives. Ensure full compliance with NCAA, conference, and university policies while representing the University professionally.
Required Qualifications
- Successful coaching background
- Bachelors required
- Must have good teamwork skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to understand, comprehend and follow directions
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs
- Prolonged standing/setting/wrist movement
- Must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the University
- Must obtain and maintain university driver authorization as required
- Must maintain required certifications and complete all mandatory institutional and departmental training
- Must demonstrate a commitment to NCAA, conference, university, and departmental rules, policies, and procedures
- Must support the University's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and Title IX compliance in all aspects of the athletics program
Desired Qualifications
- Masters Preferred
- Collegiate playing or coaching experience with throwing events in a successful program
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