Cross Country and Track & Field Graduate Assistant Coach

This position reports directly to the Head Coach of Cross Country and Track & Field, under the direction of the Director of Athletics. The position is responsible for program support of Cross Country and Track & Field. Athletics plays an important role in the life of the campus, including but, not limited to the following: enhancing the learning experience for student-athletes, creating opportunities for uniting the campus community, publicly demonstrating the College’s values and mission, and contributing to the achievement of the College’s enrollment goals. This position will be active in supporting the College’s Mission and Vision, and will strictly adhere to NCAA, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference and Institutional rules.

SPORT TEACHING

• Assist each team member in reaching their athletic potential, in a manner consistent with the College’s values.
• Teach team members proper techniques, strategies and skills that foster growth, development of potential and opportunities to achieve success.
• Support the Head Coach in developing a strong sense of team within the Program, the Department, and the College.
• Assist in practice planning, including designing and implementing workouts, monitoring athlete progress, and providing feedback to athletes and coaches.
• Prepare team members for high levels of collegiate competition.
• Support the academic and future occupational goals of each team member.
• Model and foster appropriate sportsmanship, competitiveness, and humility.

RECORD KEEPING

• Maintain various databases and research data needed for scouting reports and recruiting.

RECRUITING

• Identify outstanding student-athlete candidates for Edgewood College and the Program.
• Develop relationships with recruited student-athletes and parents/guardians.
• Develop relationships with high school/club coaches, teachers, alumni, and others that can aid in the recruitment of student-athletes.
• Work closely with the Admissions Office on all recruiting activities.

COMPLIANCE OVERSIGHT

• Maintain a current working knowledge of the NCAA and conference regulations and assist in the adherence to them.

OTHER

• Assist in travel arrangements, academic monitoring, purchasing apparel/equipment, and other needs for the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree in a related field required.
• Admission to an Edgewood College graduate program.
• Three (3) years of playing/coaching in Track & Field at the college level preferred.

• Candidates who have experience with Sprinters and Field events are preferred.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
• General understanding of NCAA III rules
• Ability to relate to a diverse population.
• Understanding of and ability to support the Edgewood College Mission and Values
• Valid Driver’s License and outstanding driving record

• Comfortable with Office 365 platform
• Demonstrate comfort with social media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, etc.)