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Position Number: 3165171
Location: Kingsville, TX
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Job Title
Assistant Track & Field Coach

Agency
Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department
Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Kingsville, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Assistant Track & Field Coach assists the Head Track & Field Coach in directing all activities of Men's and Women's Track and Field and Cross Country programs within NCAA, LSC, TAMUK and TAMUS policies, guidelines and procedures. The Assistant Track & Field Coach is responsible for maintaining high academic standards to support the academic development and graduation of student-athletes while focused on student-athlete welfare.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assisting in successfully directing the Men's and Women's Track & Field and Cross Country programs to compete for LSC and NCAA II championships
Assisting in the recruitment of student-athletes and maintaining a culture of personal accountability in student-athlete academic performance and conduct
Assisting in the planning and direction of all practices, travel, and meet activities including: the organization of officials, scorekeepers, statisticians, media, lodging, meals, and travel.
Assisting, as delegated by the Head Track & Field Coach, in preparing and managing the administrative functions of the Track & Field and Cross Country programs
Assisting in community engagement and donor relations by promoting the football program within the priorities of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Successfully recruit, retain, develop, and graduate high-performing Track & Field student-athletes
Assisting with the preparation, organization, design, and implementation of effective practice plans, off-season programs, scouting reports and recruiting systems
Effective and timely preparation and management of administrative functions related to the Track & Field and Cross Country programs
Effective community engagement, donor and public relations
Consistent compliance with the NCAA II, Lone Star Conference, and TAMUK policies, rules and regulations
Managing equipment orders and distribution

The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education – Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Experience – Two (2) years college coaching and recruiting experience or two (2) years of high school and college coaching experience

Preferred Qualifications
Prior track and field participation at the NCAA level; Prior coaching experience in coaching distance events and Cross Country; Experience with recruiting at the NCAA level preferred; USATF Level 2 certification; Must be able to travel for extended period of time for athletic contests and recruiting activities.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

Interested applicants visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUK_External/job/Assistant-Track---Field-Coach_R-051414.