Assistant Track & Field, Cross Country Coach

Position Summary:

The intercollegiate athletics program is an integral part of the university striving to achieve the same standards of excellence in athletics that exist within academic programs. The program is concerned with the physical and mental welfare of the student and strives to ensure that every student-athlete has the opportunity to succeed academically and obtain a degree. Sport programs are a vital function of the University at large.

The position will be responsible for assisting the Director of Track and Field in organizing, preparing, and
conducting individual and team practices, training and competition with Track & Field, and Cross Country. 

Job Duties:

• Candidates must be able to teach proper technique and skill development in various aspects of track &
field and cross country.
• Candidates should have a complete and thorough understanding of track & field and cross country and be able to instruct student-athletes in small group and one-on-one settings.
• This position requires the ability to help recruit potential student-athletes.
• Candidates must have the ability to successfully impart track-specific knowledge and cross country and student-athletes.
• Previous coaching and/or playing experience on the college level is highly desired.
• The ability to identify and recruit student-athletes is required.
• This position requires well-developed communication skills, as well as strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings is required.
• This position requires extensive travel.

This position will assist the head coach in devising methods by which the team can achieve success and with the establishment and development of the team atmosphere. Also in creating a positive atmosphere for the successful recruitment of student-athletes, promotion of community involvement by all team personnel.

• Contributes to the visibility and exposure of the institution to the community at large on a (near) daily basis.
• Facilitates the entire educational experience of the participant and at the same time contributes to the development of players, teachers, coaches, and trainers.
• Capitalizes and enhances alumni, family and friends willingness to contribute to the support of individual programs, the entire athletic program, and the institution at large through corporate sponsorship programs, endowments, and gifting.
• Highlights the academic successes of the athlete as compatible with athletic success.
• Establishes the opportunity for personal growth and development of the individual within an organized team structure that imitates society at large.
• Contributes to the recruitment and retention of students thus benefiting the university.

The supervisor will meet weekly to go through practice planning and performance updates to ensure progress is being meet and goals are achieved.

Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance-daily interaction
• Rules interpretations
• Recruiting permission
• Reporting violations
• Discussion and advisement

Director of Marketing & Sales-cyclic interaction
• Discussion on track and field/cross country promotional events and activities

Director of Communications– weekly interaction (varies depending upon season)
• Develop and provide input for media guides
• Provide pertinent information for press release on:
• Honors and Awards
• Statistics

Student-Athlete Academic Support Staff -daily
• Provide student information for academic monitoring
• Discover UNC
• Progress reports
• Class loads
• Grade reports

Facilities/Ticket Manager - weekly
• Facility scheduling
• Facility set up for competitive events
• Equipment repair

Equipment Manager-daily
• Provide team rosters for verification of team membership
• Checks student certification/clearance for practice
• Orders uniforms and practice gear
• Disseminates travel gear and bags for road trips
• Disseminates playing and practice apparel on a daily basis
• Does laundry on a daily basis for players throughout year.

Athletic Trainers-daily
• Coordinate rehabilitation therapy
• Performs daily training needs per individual

• Provides support personnel on road trips

• Provides support staff for home competitions and practice
• Provides support staff for visiting teams, practice and competition
• Staffs the summer camps and clinics program

Business Office and Admin I and II classified staff members-daily interaction
• Ordering equipment, securing DPOs, IMOs, POs
• Securing official function forms
• Expense reimbursement
• Leave records
• Budget questions and paperwork accountability
• Travel requests, reimbursements and travel advances
• Camps and clinics
• Hiring procedures and paperwork
• Enhancement Accounts

Conference and Scheduling office / Residence Life and Food Service Programs
• Work closely during the spring and summer months on the UNC summer camp and clinic program several times per week.
• Work closely with scheduling on pre-season camp.

Financial Aids Office
• Work with Director on Scholarships for athletic grant in aid-occasionally
• Seek counselor for student recruits through financial aid personnel
• Utilize financial aid counselors through the Visitor Center
During recruit visitations we seek appointments with Deans, faculty and advisors from all of the various departments on campus.

Visitor Center and Admissions
• Schedule van tours frequently during fall and winter months.
• Utilize counselors for providing information to recruits and families regarding the admissions process

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

USATF Level I Certification

1. Computer skills
2. Knowledge and adherence to NCAA, Conference, State, Institutional, and Department rules and regulations.
3. Motivation skills
4. Commitment to working with multi-cultural populations and have an awareness of issues affecting women and minorities.
5. Organizational and Management Skills
6. Supervision (e.g. Athletes, Student Assistant Coaches, Summer Staff)
7. Public Speaking / Fundraising
8. Physical Fitness
9. Counseling/Advising Skills