Position Status: Full-Time, Twelve (12) Month Position
Directly Reports to: Head Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach
Job Purpose
The assistant coach will be responsible for supporting the head coach in managing all aspects of a competitive and successful NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Track and Field program with the primary responsibility being the planning and instruction of vertical and horizontal jumps. This position will also serve as the recruiting coordinator. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to the academic success of the student-athletes in the program that leads to graduation through a positive collegiate experience.
Duties and responsibilities
Compliance with NCAA, SAC and Catawba College Policies and Regulations
The assistant coach must be efficient at individualized and team instruction with emphasis on teaching all skills and strategies associated with the sport.
Recruiting quality student-athletes that are committed to the Catawba College mission within the allotted scholarship structure and limits
Commitment to and the management of program budget
Coordinate and maintain regular communication with Catawba athletics staff, including the Director of Athletics, Compliance, Sports Medicine, Media Relations, Video, Strength & Conditioning, and Facilities Operations
Department: Athletics
Position Status: Full-Time, Twelve (12) Month Position
Directly Reports to: Head Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach
Job Purpose
The assistant coach will be responsible for supporting the head coach in managing all aspects of a competitive and successful NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Track and Field program with the primary responsibility being the planning and instruction of vertical and horizontal jumps. This position will also serve as the recruiting coordinator. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to the academic success of the student-athletes in the program that leads to graduation through a positive collegiate experience.
Duties and responsibilities
Compliance with NCAA, SAC and Catawba College Policies and Regulations
The assistant coach must be efficient at individualized and team instruction with emphasis on teaching all skills and strategies associated with the sport.
Recruiting quality student-athletes that are committed to the Catawba College mission within the allotted scholarship structure and limits
Commitment to and the management of program budget
Coordinate and maintain regular communication with Catawba athletics staff, including the Director of Athletics, Compliance, Sports Medicine, Media Relations, Video, Strength & Conditioning, and Facilities Operations
Provide academic support for all student-athletes
Assist the head coach with meet scheduling
Practice and meet planning and implementation
Player development and evaluation
Assist head coach in supervising an effective strength and conditioning program
Assist head coach in managing travel (booking hotels, vans, buses, etc.)
Developing and maintaining positive alumni relations
Day to day program administration
Actively assist with program fundraising and development of alumni and community relations
Serve on campus and departmental committees as requested
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required
Successful collegiate coaching and track and field experience is preferred
Demonstrated expertise in vertical and horizontal jumps instruction and knowledge of the sport
Ability to recruit student-athletes that will be successful in the classroom and in their events
Ability to lead, mentor and motivate student-athletes
Strong communication, organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to produce and assist in the management a competitive track and field program are important
Developing and maintaining positive alumni relations
Current CPR and First Aid certification required
Valid North Carolina driver’s license required
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must send via email a letter of application, resume and contact information for three references to employment@catawba.edu and jbryan14@catawba.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Catawba College is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the College is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, unless allowed by law and deemed necessary to the operation of the College. The College complies with all federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination.