Assistant Track and Field Coach Contract

Assistant Track and Field Coach

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.

The Susquehanna River Valley with its fresh air and overall pleasant year-round climate, provides four distinct seasons amidst a backdrop of vibrant autumn foliage, occasional winter snowfalls, flower-filled springs and warm summer evenings illuminated by fireflies. Nearby outdoor recreational areas for hiking, kayaking, fishing and skiing – and the bustling cultural and commerce hubs of New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia within a three-hour drive – present abundant opportunities for learning and discovery.

Position Summary:
Job Summary The Assistant Track & Field Coach position is a part-time position that reports to the Head Coach. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the head coach in all aspects of the program, including recruiting qualified student athletes, assisting in practice sessions and in-game duties, counseling 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:
EducationBachelor’s Degree required. Valid driver’s license is required. Experience3-5 years of coaching or competitive collegiate experience in the events of sprints & hurdles required.
Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesThe role requires excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively convey detailed or important instructions and ideas, both loudly and quickly, as needed.
Additional RequirementsThis 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.
Physical DemandThis position requires the ability to lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force consistently to move objects.

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Instructions to the Applicant:

Benefits Eligible: No
Number of Months: Other
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Full-Time/Part-Time: Part Time
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Open Until Filled: No
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Posting Number: AH01321

To apply, visit https://jobs.susqu.edu/postings/4515