Location: Selinsgrove,PA, USA
Position Title Assistant Track and Field Coach Position Approval Date 11/25/2024 Is this position budgeted? Yes Is this position an essential position? No About Susquehanna
Susquehanna University is the future-ready institution for today, invested in cultivating intellectual grounding, active learning and global citizenship for all students. Renowned as one of the finest U.S. national liberal arts colleges, Susquehanna inspires and challenges 2,200 enterprising, bright-minded students studying the arts, business, humanities and sciences. Our students seize opportunities through exceptional worldwide internships, expert-guided research and an acclaimed study-abroad program, leading to a transformative education that empowers each graduate to realize their unique potential and lead a successful and meaningful life.
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Position Summary
Job Summary
The Assistant Track and Field coach is a part-time position that reports to the Head Coach. The successful candidate will be responsible to assist the head coach in all aspects of the program, including recruitment of qualified student-athletes; assisting in practice sessions and in-game duties; counseling of student-athletes in a positive manner; and adhering to all NCAA, conference and university rules and regulations. This position is defined as a non-exempt position under FLSA regulations.
Specific Responsibilities
* Coach student-athletes
* Assist in meet management
* Identify and recruit qualified prospective student-athletes
* Assist with designing pre-season, in-season and off-season training schedules
* Maintain working knowledge of NCAA, Landmark Conference, and Susquehanna University policies and procedures
* Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree required. Valid driver's license is required.
Experience
3-5 years of coaching or competitive collegiate experience in track & field.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build strong collaborative relationships. Requires ability to multi-task and attend to detail. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work with current students and parents, prospective students and parents, and staff and faculty in a professional manner. Ability to use technology and equipment specific to the sport.
Additional Requirements
This role is identified as one that includes significant interaction with students and/or campus activities, and/or has oversight for disciplinary procedures. Therefore, you are considered a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and required to report any Clery Act crime disclosed to you and remain compliant with annual CSA training requirements. This position requires a valid driver's license, the ability to drive and qualify under the university's insurance carrier when driving a university and/or leased vehicle. CPR, AED and First Aid certification is preferred.
Physical Demand
Lifting, Pulling, pushing: Exert up to 50 pounds for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Talking: Frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Preferred Qualifications Special Instructions to the Applicant Benefits Eligible No Number of Months Other Additional Work Schedule Details? Hours per week during the academic year (39 wks) Hours per week during the summer (13 wks) Status Full-Time Benefits Eligible Posting Date 11/27/2024 Closing Date 12/27/2024 Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time Open Until Filled No Anticipated Start Date Posting Number AH01321