Graduate Assistant Coach (Track and Field Multis or Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps) Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana

This is a Graduate Assistant coaching position. Provide coaching expertise and leadership for the combined Men’s and Women’s Track and Field programs at Loyola University New Orleans. Seeking one (1) candidate to serve as the graduate assistant coach, assisting the full-time sprints/hurdles/jumps coach with coaching and managing these event group athletes. The primary responsibility is the direct coaching of student-athletes, applying Loyola track and field program philosophies, methods and the candidate’s own skillset and pedagogy, in collaboration with the head and assistant coaches.

Duties to include:

Assist in the organization, design, implementation and supervision for all event-group specific training and practices (primarily off-campus), including transportation of student-athletes and equipment. Will work directly with the full-time sprints/hurdles/jumps coach. Competition attendance and competition coaching Attend and participate in team staff meetings Maintenance and inventory of all relevant event group equipment Driving of university vehicles to competitions and off-campus practices, as needed (MUST qualify for university certification to drive campus vehicles – must have valid US drivers license and clean driving record) Administrative responsibilities to include fundraising, academic monitoring, recruiting and project management, as assigned by the head coach. Must possess and maintain a current valid driver’s license as a condition of employment, and must also be able to successfully pass any driver background investigation and any driver education courses required by Risk Management. Must possess bachelors degree and be immediately admissible to Loyola’s graduate school in the program of choice.