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Assistant Coach - Track and Field (Distance)

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Position Information

Position Title Assistant Coach - Track and Field (Distance)
Job Description
Missouri Western State University located in St. Joseph, Missouri, just 45 minutes north of Kansas City, invites qualified applicants to apply for our Assistant Track and Field Coach (Distance) opening.

The Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Coach (Distance) is responsible for assisting the Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Coach with all facets of conducting successful men’s and women’s track & field programs.

Missouri Western is an NCAA Division II institution, which successfully competes in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) in 16 sports and Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) in 1 sport.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Responsible for assisting the Head Coach with training plan development, execution.
  • Develop student-athlete skills and provide coaching.
  • Plan and manage practice sessions.
  • Recruit potential student-athletes, coordinating campus visits and the signing of student-athletes.
  • Assist in monitoring the academic performance of student-athletes.
  • Monitor the mental and physical health of student-athletes.
  • Participate in fundraising and community engagement activities.
  • Perform administrative duties as assigned.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of the fundamentals of the sport.
  • Ability to coach student-athletes.
  • Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and other general office equipment.
  • Organized thinker with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Candidate should have coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level and proven experience as a recruiter.
  • CPR/First Aid/AED certified
  • A valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters Degree
Physical Demands
  • Generally works in an office or an indoor or outdoor sports environment.
  • May be exposed to the loud noise of an audience at meets/competitions.
  • May be exposed to inclement weather conditions and extreme temperatures.
  • Required to use close vision and be able to focus.
  • Regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to sit, stand, and bend at the knee and waist, and walk.
  • Must be able to have repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement to type and work on computer.
  • Must have finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination to work on computer, telephone, and related office equipment.
  • Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
FLSA Exempt
Additional Demands
  • Regular travel is required
  • Regular nighttime and weekend work is required
Hours of Work
Varies
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S674P
Open Date 04/05/2024
Priority Deadline 05/03/2024
Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
    • 0-1
    • 1-3
    • 3-5
    • 5-7
    • 7+
  3. * Are you available to work in the evening (6 pm to 10 pm)?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Are you available to work weekends?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Do you have a valid current driver's license?
    • Yes
    • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Transcripts (unofficial)
  4. Professional References (3-5 with contact information)
Optional Documents