Assistant Coach, Mens and Womens Track and Field and Cross Country Position Available In Forrest, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Assistant Coach for Men's and Women's Track and Field and Cross Country in Hattiesburg, MS, works closely with the Head Coach to oversee daily program functions. Responsibilities include providing on-field instruction, developing strength and conditioning programs, and assisting with recruiting. Qualifications include effective communication, knowledge of track and field, and experience as a collegiate athlete or coach. Physical requirements include the ability to withstand coaching demands and demonstrate drills.
Job Description
Assistant Coach, Men’s and Women’s Track and Field and Cross Country
Job Details
Job Location
Hattiesburg – Hattiesburg, MS
Description Job Summary In correlation with the Head Coach, the Men’s and Women’s Track & Field / Cross Country performs duties relative to the daily functions of the Track and Field/Cross country Program. Works independently and with minimal supervision from the head coach to instruct student athletes in various aspects of the athletic discipline and sports performance. Duties and Responsibilities This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. Independently provides on the field instruction in team concepts, safety and athletic performance
Independently develops and instructs the off-season and in-season strength and conditioning programs for student athletes
Instructs skill development opportunities for individual players and positions
Instruct students athletes to maintain equipment and playing courts of the facility
Develops and instructs athletes on independently made training practice plans
Assists the other track and field/ cross country coaches with recruiting
Assist the university in implementing the Statement of Purpose
Assist the university in implementing the long-range institutional and financial plans Qualifications Required Qualifications Ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of Track & Field requirements and ability to provide positive input for the team
Limited ability to use common office productivity software
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred Qualifications Prior experience as a collegiate track & field participant or coach Physical Demands Must be able to withstand the physical demands of track & field coaching
Must have ability to demonstrate skill development drills
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. of equipment
Should be in good overall physical shape
Should have a good, strong voice
