Assistant Coach - Cross Country

Role:  Assists the head coach in supporting student-athlete academic success, recruiting prospective student-athletes following the College’s mission and student-athlete recruitment procedures, and planning and directing the applicable sports program/athletic team. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assists the head coach in supporting student-athlete academic success by ensuring students are meeting the College’s academic progress expectations and assists head coach in providing and enforcing appropriate interventions when there are signs of deficiency. 

• Maintains positive relationships with New Jersey high school coaches to assist the athletic coach in recruiting prospective student-athletes. 

• Collaborates with other coaches to plan and direct the athletic team, assigning positions, preparing players for athletic competition, developing and implementing strategies to improve performance, and determining game strategy. 

• Models and encourages leadership, sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive citizenship. 

• Assists in verifying athlete eligibility prior to competition. 

• In the absence of the head coach, serves as the responsible party for student-athlete safety and conduct during all team athletic practices, games, events and activities and notifies the athletic director of any issues. 

• Assists the head coach in supporting marketing and public relations efforts by providing game/athletic contest results in a timely manner, sharing student-athlete success stories, and promoting athletics in the community using forums such as social media. 

• Assists in overseeing the maintenance and inventory of sports equipment and supplies. 

• Participates in regular coaching meetings and professional development as designated by the athletic director 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge and Skills: 

Experience                                       Playing and coaching designated sport 

Education                                         Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university 

Interpersonal Skills                          Good interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to communicate effectively with students, family members, faculty,                                                               staff, administrators and high school and college athletic staff.  

Technical Skills                                 Working knowledge of current and emerging computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Office products.   

Other Skills

• Knowledge of rules, strategies, and techniques of the applicable sport 
• Knowledge of methods of physical conditioning 
• Knowledge of any divisional regulations pertaining to the sport 
• Knowledge of College, rules and regulations governing sports schedules and activities within and outside of College 
• Knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies required to provide facilities suitable for the applicable sport 
• Ability to plan, organize and direct a sports program/athletic team 
• Valid driver’s license is required. 

Physical Requirements                     The work is mostly sedentary; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, driving an                                                             automobile, etc.  No special physical demands are required to perform the work. 

Work Environment                            Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office. 

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position. 

Salary : $2,000 - $4,000