About this role
About the Role Thiel College seeks an Assistant Track & Field / Cross Country Coach to assist the Director of Track & Field / Cross Country in all aspects of the college’s Track & Field & Cross Country programs, with a focus on distance running and/or horizontal jumps. This is a part-time, 10-month position on campus designed to holistically develop student-athletes into leaders. What You'll Do
- Teach/instruct student-athletes in their designated sport (primary duty of all coaches)
- Assist Head Coach in game and practice preparations
- Mentor and monitor the student-athlete's academic progress
- Evaluate student-athletes academically and athletically
- Assist in planning and implementing pre/post workout program
- Assist with fundraising activities
- Assist with community service planning and implementation
- Recruit, retain, and graduate quality student-athletes for Thiel College and the athletic program
- Serve as gameday administrator
- Follow all rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA Division III, the Presidents Athletic Conference, and Thiel College. Successful candidates must adhere to all NCAA and institutional guidelines, policies, and rules
- Demonstrate professional behavior while operating with integrity
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Head Coach What We're Looking For
- Education and Experience: Applicants are required to have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent; prior coaching and/or collegiate playing experience preferred. Candidates must be self-motivated, possess strong communication skills, and have solid organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills. They must also strive for excellence and take pride in everything they do
- Safety/Training Requirements: Continuing education for topics relevant to the field. Periodic training on topics of nondiscrimination, prevention of harassment, prevention of sexual misconduct, and other topics as required. A post-job-offer physical exam and background check will be required (scheduled and paid by the College)
- Eligibility: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship Nice to Have
- Prior coaching and/or collegiate playing experience is preferred Compensation & Benefits
- Part-time, 10-month paid position with a $10,000 stipend, on-campus housing, a cell phone stipend, and a meal plan