What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Track and Field Coach position at NCAA?
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Posted: 18-Jun-26
Location: Lexington, Virginia
Type: Full-time
Salary: Based on experience
Categories
Coaching
Coaching - Cross Country
Coaching - Track & Field
Sector
Collegiate Sports
Preferred Education
4 Year Degree
Additional Information
2 openings available.
Internal Number: 2
Duties
The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach and is prepared to assist in the administration, supervision, and development of the sports program. This position supports the decisions made by the Head Coach and executes the assigned duties with a positive attitude. Essential duties include but are not limited to:
About Virginia Military Institute
VMI is a public, four-year, undergraduate military college (1,200 students) located in the historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Lexington (population 7,000) offers a stimulating cultural atmosphere, a relaxed rural pace, and a diverse economic base to make life both pleasant and rewarding.
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Posted: 18-Jun-26
Location: Lexington, Virginia
Type: Full-time
Salary: Based on experience
Categories
Coaching
Coaching - Cross Country
Coaching - Track & Field
Sector
Collegiate Sports
Preferred Education
4 Year Degree
Additional Information
2 openings available.
Internal Number: 2
Duties
The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach and is prepared to assist in the administration, supervision, and development of the sports program. This position supports the decisions made by the Head Coach and executes the assigned duties with a positive attitude. Essential duties include but are not limited to:
- Recruit student-athletes to be outstanding cadets and outstanding contributors to the sports program.
- Supervise cadet-athletes’ progress towards a degree.
- Physical and mental preparation of cadet-athletes.
- Proper instruction of sound techniques and game strategies.
- Motivate cadet-athletes to excel on the field, in the classroom, and in the Corps.
- Work to improve coaching knowledge and the ability to teach skills related to the sport.
- Work to understand the VMI system and be an advocate for the school.
- Display respect for VMI cadets, faculty, and administrators.
- Additional duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of academic rules for eligibility.
- Knowledge of and adherence to safe practices associated with coaching the sport.
- Knowledge of and proper execution of VMI, Conference, and NCAA rules.
- Effective interpersonal and communication (oral, written, listening) skills.
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, sound judgement, and discretion in all areas of work.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Possess the ability to recruit in Virginia and the surrounding states.
- Have demonstrated knowledge of and ability to comply with NCAA, conference, and Institute rules and regulations.
- Prefer experience coaching collegiate age or younger elite level athletes.
About Virginia Military Institute
VMI is a public, four-year, undergraduate military college (1,200 students) located in the historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Lexington (population 7,000) offers a stimulating cultural atmosphere, a relaxed rural pace, and a diverse economic base to make life both pleasant and rewarding.
Connections working at Virginia Military Institute
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