Assistant Sprint Coach

Functional Title: Assistant Sprint Coach
Classification: Salaried
Division: Athletics
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Director of Cross Country/Indoor & Outdoor Track & Field

Primary Function: Assist in all aspects of the institution’s intercollegiate Cross Country/Indoor & Outdoor Track & Field programs

Major Duties:

Assist with and/or perform the following duties at the direction of the Director of Cross Country/Indoor & Outdoor Track & Field:

  • Plan daily and weekly practice.
  • Coordinate event groups
  • Working collaboratively with the Office of Admissions, recruit new student-athletes that can achieve personal, academic, and athletic success at LCU.
  • Self-report violations of NCAA and/or conference rules in a timely manner
  • Actively support and engage in student-athlete community engagement/service opportunities
  • Ensure student-athlete well-being by collaborating with the athletic training staff
  • Serve as a role model and resource for student-athletes
  • Other duties or administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Cross Country/Indoor & Outdoor Track & Field

Responsibilities:

  • Sprint, Hurdles and Relays
  • Teaching proper mechanics and form
  • Correcting technique
  • Designing event-specific drills

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Commitment to the institution’s mission and vision
  • Strong managerial and organizational skills
  • Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work with students, faculty, and staff in a professional manner
  • Strong ability to multitask and problem solve
  • Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Proficiency in a variety of computer applications
  • Willingness to undertake innovative approaches
  • Ability to develop positive relationships with a diverse student and staff population
  • Ability to perform well under stressful conditions
  • Ability to listen critically
  • Ability to travel as required
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary
  • First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required; master’s degree preferred
  • Previous coaching experience at the collegiate and/or high school level preferred

Physical Requirements:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee will be required to do the following:

  • Be ambulatory around campus and in buildings.
  • Required to regularly sit and stand.
  • Frequently use wrist, hands and/or fingers to make small repetitive movements such as typing, distributing mail and picking up small objects.
  • Ability to talk frequently to convey detailed and/or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly or quickly.
  • Be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive verbal information.
  • Required to lift packages and/or move heavy objects, 50+lbs.

NOTE: All LCU employees are required to complete Title IX & Information Security (FERPA) training and Data Security Training at the time of new hire and on an annual basis thereafter. Some positions/departments may require additional training for security or data needs.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. LCU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.