Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field Coach

Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field CoachAngola, IndianaFull-time

SummaryTrine University invites qualified applicants for the full-time position of Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field Coach. The University is a member of the NCAA Division III and competes in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA). Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe position of Assistant Coach for Cross Country/Track and Field will report to the head coaches for track and field and cross country. This position assists with various aspects of helping to build nationally ranked men’s and women’s teams. Ideal candidates will have experience, or are open to, coaching the long jump, triple jump, and high jump, and/or middle and long distance. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement training plans for various event groups in track and cross country.
• Identifying and recruiting potential student/athletes for track and cross country
• Assisting in the development of a positive team culture
• Home meet management
• Travel with the team and may need to make travel decisions while on the road
• Manage social media presence regarding both the track and cross country teams
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Education & ExperienceA bachelor’s degree is required. Previous experience as a collegiate student/athlete or coach is preferred. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, as he/she will be responsible for driving the team vehicles on occasion to and from meets. Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills are necessary. This position will require some travel and the incumbent must have the ability to work evenings and weekends. SalaryCompetitive based on experience. Outstanding Benefits:Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Some benefits offered include:

• Health - medical, dental, flex spending, HSA accounts
• Life insurance - a variety of voluntary life options are available along with an employer paid employee life policy valued at 1 ½ times annual salary
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Retirement - after one year of full-time service you are eligible for an employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match
  
  

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should send a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, detailing all academic & professional experience, plus the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references within their application.Are you ready to join Trine?