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Area of Responsibility
Administrative SupportCoach
Type
Full-Time
Location
Des Moines, Iowa

Assistant Men's and Women's Track Coach and Operations Director

Drake UniversityFull-TimeDes Moines, IA

Job Summary:

The Assistant Men's & Women's Track Coach and Operations Director plays a critical role in supporting the Head Coach and Associate Head Coach with program operations, as well as coaching, recruitment, and retention of student-athletes for a NCAA Division I Track and Field/Cross Country program within the rules and regulations of Drake University, the NCAA and the Missouri Valley Conference. This position will be responsible for providing administrative direction and assistance to the Head and Assistant Coaches. Duties to include arranging team travel and meals, hotel assisting with the organization and execution of sports camps and clinics, organizing team meetings, community service and events, lead and organize social media efforts and other duties as assigned for the daily operations of the men’s and women’s track and field and cross-country programs. Travel and working evenings/weekends as needed is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Collegiate racing and/or coaching experience
Bachelor’s degree
Valid state issued driver’s license
CPR and First Aid certification (can certify upon start)
Knowledge of Track and Field operations
Quality Instagram/social media experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of track and field coaching experience
Applicable USTFCCCA/USATF coaches’ education certificate(s)
Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and student-athletes with a range of backgrounds, interests and perspectives

Job Duties:

  • 55% - Coaching and recruiting duties as assigned by the Head Coach

  • 25% - Lead operations for team activities and travel as well as competition; while ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and compliance standards are maintained.

  • 10% - Manage social media accounts and help with promotion of Drake Track and Field

  • 10% - Manage effective communication with entire track and field and cross country teams. Write and distribute monthly Track and Field Newsletter.