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Area of Responsibility
Coach
Type
Full-Time
Location
Winona, Minnesota

Assistant Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach

Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaFull-TimeWinona, MN

This position is responsible for assisting the head men’s and women’s cross country and track and field coach in the operation of all functions related to coaching a competitive division III men’s and women’s track and field program. Fundamental duties include but are not limited to: coaching (specifically responsible for one of the following areas: 1. sprints / hurdles or 2. field events / jumps or 3. throws depending on area of expertise / qualifications), assist with meet management, assist with recruitment of student-athletes; and assist with student-athlete development.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  • Coaching (specifically responsible for one of the following areas: 1. sprints / hurdles or 2. field events / jumps or 3. throws depending on area of expertise / qualifications)

    • Assist with planning pre-season, season, and off-season practices 

  • Assist the associate track and field coach with meet management of home meets (cross country as well as track and field) 

  • Assist the recruiting coordinator with 

    • Recruiting High-caliber student athletes with high character (cross country as well as track and field) 

  • Assist with enhancing the student-athlete collegiate experience through team expectations and culture 

    • Stress academic and athletic excellence

    • Assist with retention of student-athletes 

    • Build a positive team culture 

    • Assist with social media posts

    • Assist with other day-to-day team operations as assigned  

  • Perform secondary duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.  

  • Support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary’s University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND FUNCTIONS

  • Ability to train functional groups within team training system. 

  • Work independently on multiple projects.  

  • Forward-thinking with excellent problem-solving skills.  

  • Collaborate with a large range of personalities and value sets.  

  • Communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, students, recruits and other stakeholders.  

  • Conduct oneself according to NCAA Division III and MIAC rules and regulations.  

  • Ability to travel.