A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
George Mason Athletics unites communities by developing champions with a mission to inspire and transform lives through the power of sports. Mason Athletics serves 500 student-athletes in 22 NCAA Division I sports. We are a proud member of the Atlantic 10 Conference with over 20 Conference Championships, NCAA Championships in Women's Soccer and Men's Indoor Track, an NCAA Final Four appearance with Men's Basketball, and over 30 individual National Champions. We are student-focused, education-centered, and committed to providing transformational experiences for our student-athletes and staff. Our five priorities are Student-Athlete Experience, Competition, Resources, Storytelling & Engagement, and Championship Culture. About the
Position:
The Part-time Assistant Track and Field Coach will be responsible for assisting the Head Coach of TF/XC with the organization, administration, and coaching of the Men's and Women's Track and Field program. Specific duties include the horizontal jumps (LJ/TJ) and assisting our Associate Head Coach with sprints/hurdles. Candidates will be expected to adhere to all rules and regulations at George Mason University, the Atlantic 10 Conference, and the NCAA.
Responsibilities:
The Part-Time Assistant Track and Field Coach will assist in the following areas: Recruiting; Workout Implementation (practice set-ups, warm ups/cool downs, timing, spreadsheets, etc.); Weight room supervision; Organizing team activities and community service; Team travel; and Fundraising. This is a 10-month (Sept-May) paid, non-benefitted position.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree; CPR and First Aid certified; 2+ years of high school or collegiate experience in horizontal jumps/sprints/hurdles; Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; Must be available to travel with the team to competitions on weekends; Must pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle record check; and Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator's license that meets all of GMU's requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason's Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver's licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review. Instructions to
Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Part-Time Assistant Track and Field Coach - Jumps at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a resume for review.
