Wake Forest University Hiring for Assistant Coach, Track and Field, Department of Athletics at Winston Salem, NC Full Time

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** Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified.Job Description SummaryUnder general supervision, assists in recruitment, travel and meet management under guidelines of the ACC and NCAA.Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, to include adhering to all departmental policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Atlantic Coast Conference and the NCAA.
• Coaches student-athletes in sprints, hurdles, jumps and multi-events, and improving leadership and instruction in areas of deficiency as required.
• Advises and counsels with student-athletes in cross country and track and field regarding obligations to comply with all University, ACC, and NCAA rules and regulations related to financial aid and eligibility, as well as personal conduct and appearance.
• Identifies potential recruits through use of performance lists, social media, video, coaches’ recommendations and national results. Coordinates contacts with recruits and their families. Meets with unsolicited potential walk-on student-athletes and their families.
• Assists head coach in monitoring conditioning and training of student-athletes in conjunction with the strength and conditioning coach and athletic training staff. Assists with planning and administers the off-season training program as requested.
• Participates in collection and analysis of tactical and statistical data of opponent teams and assists in designing race plans and strategies. Attends coaches’ preparatory meetings and implements strategies resulting from these meetings.
• Assists head coach in counseling team members in academic, disciplinary, and personal matters, to include consulting with Student Services personnel and other university administrators to resolve problems.
• Assists in monitoring academic progress and eligibility status of student-athletes, to include both class and any required tutoring sessions or study hall attendance.
• Assists with development of competitive schedules as assigned, to include interfacing with both departmental and university administrators as needed.
• Assists in maintaining statistics, as requested.
• Makes away competition team travel arrangements, as assigned by head coach, to include hotel accommodations, transportation, meals, etc.
• Works directly with equipment room personnel regarding purchase of, assignment of, and return of team uniforms.
• Monitors condition, requests repairs, or replacement of uniforms and shoes.
• Represents department at professional, civic, charitable and alumni events as requested.
• Performs other related duties and assists with special projects as assigned.

Other Functions:

Assists in providing training, direction, problem solving assistance and monitors the conduct of student-athletes.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to lead and guide Division I student-athletes in area of specialty.
• Knowledge of ACC and NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
• USATF level I and II
• Knowledge of athletic recruitment methods and techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to foster a cooperative environment.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Valid driver license with good driving record; must be insurable.

Additional Job DescriptionTime Type RequirementFull timeNote to Applicant:This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.