Assistant Coach, Men & Womens Cross Country/Track & Field

·       Teach, train, coach and instruct student-athletes in the sports of cross country and track & field.

·       Assist the head coach in successfully recruiting capable student athletes that are compatible with the institution.

• Assist the head coach in creating, implementing and administering methods of instruction, measurements and testing of the learning potential and the achievement of student-athletes.

·       Assist the head coach in scheduling all competitions against recognized and respected colleges and universities.

·       Assist the head coach in scheduling and administering efficient, effective, well-organized practice sessions.

·       Assist the head coach and athletic trainers in handling injuries and emergencies.

·       Assist the head coach in employing strategies that enable student-athletes to graduate from the College in four years and to pursue rewarding careers.

·       Engage in successful community relations within the college community.

·       Establish a positive opinion of the Flagler running program within the city of St. Augustine, the state of Florida, and on the national level.

·       Communicate (when appropriate) with students, parents, and Flagler personnel to determine student-athlete eligibility or ineligibility to participate.

·       Maintain regular office hours throughout the calendar year and attend college events as available.

·       Maintain a positive, enthusiastic approach toward duties and the College.

·       Encourage retention of student-athletes.

·       Assist head coach in organizing and implementing fundraising initiatives.

·       Assist head coach in remedying any unsatisfactory circumstances that may occur.

·       Perform all other duties as assigned by the director of athletics, head coach, or other College administrator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

·       Bachelor’s degree.

·       2 years’ collegiate coaching experience.

 

CHARACTERISTICS PREFERRED

·       Leadership and organizational ability.

·       Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and effectively.

·       Strong work ethic.

·       Positive, enthusiastic approach to job responsibilities.

·       Demonstrated ability to work within a team, placing departmental and institutional priorities above personal advancement.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·       Master’s degree.

·       5 years’ collegiate coaching experience.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is primarily performed outdoors on a track, in the fitness center, or in a classroom or office setting. 
• Travel is required for competition and recruitment. 
• Working early mornings, evenings, and weekends is required. 
• Essential functions of this position require lifting, manual dexterity, large motor skills, and ability to communicate. 
• Occasional lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds; frequent lifting and carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 10-20 pounds.  
• Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions.

Flagler College is a private liberal arts college located in St. Augustine, Florida. Founded