What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Cross Country and Track and Field Coach position at Women Leaders in Sports?
Reporting to the Head Coach of Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field, the Assistant Coach will be primarily responsible for all aspects of the competitive NCAA Division III cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field programs. In this role, supporting and assisting the teams in all areas are key to developing competitive and successful programs in support of the College’s scholar-athlete approach to collegiate athletics.
The Assistant Coach will also be responsible for secondary administrative duties which could include game day management, equipment room oversight, or other administrative duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.
This position functions as the substitute Head Coach when the Head Coach is unavailable. As such, the role requires that the Assistant Coach be able to cover all coaching duties normally tasked to the Head Coach for short periods of time.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
As a condition of employment, the assistant coach will obtain and maintain background checks as required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (ACT 153 clearances).
CPR/AED/First Aid certification is preferred.
Must become van certified upon hiring.
Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master’s Degree is preferred.
Candidates will have 1-3 years of coaching experience, and collegiate competing experience is preferred. Candidates need to demonstrate exceptional communication skills as well as the ability to balance multiple projects at the same time. Must have technical and tactical knowledge of cross country and/or track and field.
The Assistant Coach will also be responsible for secondary administrative duties which could include game day management, equipment room oversight, or other administrative duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.
This position functions as the substitute Head Coach when the Head Coach is unavailable. As such, the role requires that the Assistant Coach be able to cover all coaching duties normally tasked to the Head Coach for short periods of time.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Assisting with sport skill instruction, motivation, and conduct of practice sessions
- Assisting with meet plan development
- Assisting with meet day execution, management, instruction, and evaluation
- Recruiting scholar-athletes to Bryn Mawr College. Working with Head Coach and Admissions Office on identifying prospective scholar-athletes.
- Demonstrating a sincere interest in social, emotional, academic development, professional and personal development, as well as the athletic welfare of scholar-athletes.
- Exhibiting leadership and professional behavior in dealing with scholar-athletes.
As a condition of employment, the assistant coach will obtain and maintain background checks as required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (ACT 153 clearances).
CPR/AED/First Aid certification is preferred.
Must become van certified upon hiring.
Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master’s Degree is preferred.
Candidates will have 1-3 years of coaching experience, and collegiate competing experience is preferred. Candidates need to demonstrate exceptional communication skills as well as the ability to balance multiple projects at the same time. Must have technical and tactical knowledge of cross country and/or track and field.
