POSITION

Assistant Cross Country/Track & Field Coach

H SU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION

Coach

I D EPARTMENT

Athletics

S UPERVISOR TITLE

Head Track and Cross Country Coach/Associate VP for Athletics

F LSA STATUS

Exempt

E XEMPTION

Professional Exemption

L OCATION

HSU Campus, Abilene, Texas

TARGET HIRE DATE

As Soon As Possible

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT

• Candidate must profess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU as reflected in the University's Statement of Faith.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Human Resources 325-670-1259 or careers@hsutx.edu

SUMMARY/SCOPE

The primary responsibility of this position is to assist in the management of the track program including assisting with coaching athletes who specialize in cross-country and track & field events. The assistant will also help with recruitment of qualified prospective student-athletes, travel planning, and other daily projects as assigned by the Head Coach. HSU is a member of NCAA Division III and the American Southwest Conference. This is a full-time staff position.

HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This Assistant Coach assists with Cross-Country during the fall semester and leads distance/hurdles in the spring semester and for the year-round in-door track season.

Cross-Country Season Responsibilities:

Assist the Head Coach in implementing the cross-country training plan; run assigned practice groups and workouts. Supervise daily training, monitor athlete workload and health, and report concerns to the Head Coach.

Assist with meet-day operations:

warm-up management, course walks, split calling, post-race review. Support home meet execution, course setup and marking, timing coordination, volunteer assignments, hospitality, teardown. Manage entries, declarations, and results submission as assigned. Maintain training logs, attendance records, and athlete monitoring data for the

Head Coach Track & Field Season Responsibilities:

Coach the distance (800m-10,000m) and hurdle (100H/110H, 400H) event groups for indoor and outdoor. Write and deliver training within the program's macrocycle, with individual technical instruction and video review. Set and track performance benchmarks for assigned athletes; coach those groups at all competitions. Coordinate with sports medicine and strength & conditioning on load management and return-to-play.

Year-Round Responsibilities:

Recruiting Identify, evaluate, and recruit distance and hurdle prospects; maintain contact through campus visit and enrollment. Keep an accurate recruiting board, contact history, academic profile, marks, funnel stage, and report status to the Head Coach on a set schedule. Represent the University at high school meets, clinics, and showcases; coordinate campus visit itineraries and follow-up. Partner with Admissions and Financial Aid to move prospects through enrollment. Travel and logistics Plan assigned trips: itinerary, lodging, meals, ground transportation, departure/return schedules. Serve as a certified University driver; supervise student-athletes in travel and enforce travel policy. Submit travel requests and expense reports accurately and on deadline; operate within assigned budget lines. Academic support and retention Monitor academic progress, attendance, and eligibility; coordinate study hall and tutoring referrals. Hold regular one-on-one check-ins; identify at-risk athletes early and escalate to the Head Coach and campus resources. Administrative and compliance Comply with all NCAA D-III, ASC, and University rules; complete required compliance education. Report known or suspected violations immediately to the Head Coach and Compliance. Maintain accurate rosters and eligibility documentation; assist with equipment and uniform inventory. Participate in departmental meetings, fundraising, community service, and camps/clinics as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisor responsibilities required for this position.

COMPETENCIES

This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your education and/or experience in your current or previous job relates to each function of this position. Interview decisions are partially based on this information. On a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph for each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area. To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies. Job Knowledge

• Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively. Teamwork
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Performance Coaching
• Defines responsibilities and expectations; sets goals and objectives; gives performance feedback; motivates for increased results; recognizes contributions; encourages training and development. Organizational Support
• Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity. Dependability
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

(Language, Mathematical, Reasoning and Computer Skills):

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Human Resources systems, Contact Management systems, Internet software; and Synergy editing system.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university required. Prior track coaching or playing experience at the high school and/or college level is required. Prior recruiting experience with evaluation, relationship building, and recruitment of student-athletes is required. Must have proficient computer skills, strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Must also have excellent organizational skills as candidates will be required to provide examples of their ability to plan and organize. The above requirements will be validated through the written competencies provided by the applicant in addition to the interview process and reference checks regarding past employment experience, etc.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications required (or must be obtained).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently move 25

• 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

This job is active in nature (pushing, pulling, lifting, moving equipment, etc.) Must be able to stand and move for long periods of time while performing office and gym functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Extensive travel required, including overnight and multi-day trips during track season and for recruiting. Evenings, weekends and non-standard work hours required during competitive season.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a Full-Time, Exempt Level Staff Position which often requires extended hours beyond a 40-hour work week, especially during competitive season and while recruiting Frequent overnight travel is required, including evenings and weekends, especially during track season. Occasionally holiday work is also required depending on meet/practice schedule. Additional travel may be required on occasion to attend training workshops. Must have and maintain a valid Class C Driver's License and maintain a clear driving record to be insurable under the university liability policy. Must be able to drive to complete work assignments on and off campus, as needed.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees, see the HSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicant's religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSU's mission. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.

BACKGROUND SCREEN

HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions. Apply Now Share Save Job