Assistant Coach, Men & Womens Cross Country/Track & Field Position Available In St. Johns, Florida
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Job Description
Assistant Coach, Men & Womens Cross Country/Track & Field
Saint Augustine, FL, United States
RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS 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.
ABOUT US
Flagler College is a private liberal arts college located in St. Augustine, Florida. Founded in 1968, our mission is to enrich lives by creating a thoughtful, personalized experience in a supportive educational community.
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JOB INFO
Job Identification
525
Job Category
Athletics – Coaches
Posting Date
06/20/2025, 09:09 PM
Apply Before
06/23/2025, 09:58 PM
Degree Level
Bachelor’s Degree
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations Flagler College Inc, Saint Augustine, FL, 32084, US
