Assistant Coach - Cross Country/Track and Field
Eastern Michigan University
Location
Ypsilanti Charter Township, Michigan
Quick overview
Assist the Head Coach in recruiting, training, and coaching varsity cross country and track and field athletes. Provide academic and personal counseling to student-athletes while ensuring compliance with NCAA and university regulations.
Requirements summary
A bachelor's degree is required, along with knowledge of sport rules and training techniques. Previous college coaching experience and experience in student-athlete counseling are preferred.
Job description
Title
Assistant Coach - Cross Country/Track and Field
Employee Classification: AC
Pay Grade: AC 11
Division: VP Dir Intercollegiate Athletics
Subdivision: I A Mens Track and Field
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Campus Location: Main Campus
General Summary
Assist the Head Coach in the recruitment, counseling, conditioning, training and coaching of a varsity team.
- Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.
- Assist in the organization and direction of all activities of a varsity sport.
- Assist in the recruitment of prospective athletes to the University.
- Coach team members individually and in groups, demonstrating techniques of the game.
- Counsel and advise student athletes with personal or academic problems.
- Report to one broad area of specific responsibility, as assigned.
- Make position assignments and determine areas needing improvements.
- Assist with development of contest strategy.
- Serve as Head Coach in his/her absence.
- Assist with summer camps and fund-raising activities.
- Perform related departmental duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree is required.
Knowledge of sport rules, conference rules, appropriate training techniques, and winning play/contest strategies, for assigned sport.
Preferred Qualifications
Three years’ previous college coaching experience within the sport is desirable.
Experience in counseling and advising student athletes is desirable.
Special Instructions
N/A
Appointment Percentage: 100%
