Track and Field Assistant Coach

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Assistant coaches' role is in support of the program with their assigned event groups(s) and general day-to-day operations of the team.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Attend practices, training sessions, team meetings, and contests (home and away), as determined by the Head Coach.
• Assist the HC, AHC, EC with administrative duties and program oversight as directed.
• Implement and evaluate Event Coach training programs for their specific event group(s). Assist with all phases of daily practice sessions. Analyze individual and event group performances and suggest adjust training plans for optimal results. Provide technique instruction, race strategies, and mental preparation for competitions.
• Assist with evaluating and recruiting student-athletes (high school and transfer athletes) in accordance with the NCAA, Little East, and Plymouth State University policies and procedures. Including communicating with prospective athletes, families, and high school coaches to build relationships and on-campus recruiting visits and showcase program benefits to recruits.
• Build strong relationships with student-athletes to provide general advising, mentoring and support, and work to ensure their academic progress and ongoing eligibility, in keeping the University’s mission and values in mind.
• Assist with fundraising activities and help promote strong parent, alumni, and community relations and assist in team promotion through social media.
• Execute all of these responsibilities as an Assistant Coach in a manner that reflects an ongoing commitment to the excellence, integrity and success of the Track & Field program, of the Department of Athletics, and Plymouth State University.
• Follow all NCAA, Little East, New England Division 3, institution and department rules, regulations and policies.
• Other Duties as assigned by the Head Coach of Track & Field.
  
  

Please note that in the fall Assistant Coaches may also support cross-country operations.

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience

• Competed in collegiate Track and Field
  
  

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid driver’s license
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Competed in collegiate Track and Field, specifically as a sprinter and/or jumper
  
  

Applicant Instructions

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV
  
  

Compensation Pay Range

$14.28/hour

Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.

Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.

Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Salary Grade

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00

Location:

Plymouth