Assistant Coach for Cross Country and Track

Assistant Coach for Cross Country and Track

Department of Athletics

St. Edward's University of Austin, Texas invites applications for the position of assistant cross country and track coach. The assistant coach will assist the university in meeting the specified goals of the mission statement and the athletic department through professional management of the cross country and track program. The goals are to 1) provide opportunities and support for SEU student-athletes to achieve academically and athletically at the highest level and provide programming and resources that help build life skills, 2) provide every opportunity for the cross country and track program to compete for Lone Star Conference Championships every year, 3) operate with quality and integrity in the athletic department's role as a focal point for school identity and spirit, 4) support the community through public service.

For consideration:

• Baccalaureate degree, preferably in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Sports Management, or Exercise Science; Master's Degree in a related field preferred.
• USATF Level 1/USTFCCCA Track & Field Technical Certification or higher preferred.
• At least 2-5 years coaching and/or running cross country/track; preferably at the NCAA level.
• Background in coaching multi-events and/or sprints, hurdles, and jumps.
• Strong background in recruiting.
• Ability to successfully pass the NCAA recruiting examination within one month of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication, administrative, and organizational skills.
• Basic familiarity, appreciation, and empathy with the role of intercollegiate athletics and its relationship to the university, and the capacity to articulate that role and interact comfortably with those individuals and constituency groups (student-athletes, alumni, coaches, parents, etc.) crucial to the advancement of athletics at SEU.
• Highly motivated with a capacity for independent work within the context of an intensely goal-oriented environment.
• Possession of a valid unencumbered driver's license and the ability to travel both locally and nationally
• Successful completion of an employment and/or criminal background check is required.

Essential Responsibilities:

Assist head coach with coaching and administrative duties for the cross country and track programs.

Primary

• Actively assist in the planning and direction of the overall practice strategy and individual training for the team. Aspects of practice to include:
  • instruct student-athletes in various event-specific techniques
  • instruct student-athletes in tactical strategies on a variety of events
  • instruct student-athletes through the use of film review; practice and competition
• Make strategic decisions for competition situations for athletes in various events.
• Travel nationwide for competition and recruiting.
• Counsel student-athletes concerning academic progress.
• Assist in the overall recruiting strategy and implementation of evaluating, identifying, and recruiting quality student-athletes; correspondence with prospective student-athletes, parents, recruiting coordinators, and club coaches.

Secondary

• Assist with keeping stats during practices and competitions.
• Ability to calculate and navigate statistical data for feedback and coaching decisions
• Assist with equipment purchase and organization.
• Assist with camp operations and fundraising.
• Assist in oversight of team travel keeping budget considerations in mind.
• Chronicle and report NCAA-required data to the athletic compliance office.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

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The University offers an excellent TOTAL REWARDS package!

Medical & Rx Coverage - (Health Savings Account Available)

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts Available

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Annual Leave & Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Plan - Employee 5%/Employer Match 7%

Tuition Benefits

Paid Holidays

Services & Discounts

Community