Assistant Coach for Men's & Women's Track & Field

Exempt

St. Lawrence University invites applications for an Assistant Coach for Track & Field. This is a full-time, 10-month, position. Under the direct supervision of the head coach, this person will be primarily responsible for instructing athletes and the following main responsibilities:

• Recruitment of highly qualified student-athletes through identification, scouting, direct and indirect communication both on and off campus
• Facilitate student-athlete development both during and outside of the formal practice/competition setting; ensuring academic success, good citizenship, sportsmanship, and promotion of positive values consistent with the mission of St. Lawrence University
• Assist with practice planning and event coaching
• Coordinate the strength and conditioning program as well as pre-season practices
• Assist with the planning and preparations for home and away competitions as well as well as any of the programs additional special events
• Assist with program organization; budget, team travel and alumni connections
• Other duties as assigned by the head coaches and/or director of athletics

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Demonstrated ability to recruit diverse, quality student-athletes
• Ability to effectively communicate with faculty/staff, University community members and alumni
• Knowledge of all NCAA and Liberty League rules & regulations pertaining to track and field
• Must have a philosophy compatible with highly selective academic standards within a Liberal Arts University that supports diversity and inclusivity
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the University’s requirement to operate a University vehicle.

Coaching experience at the college level preferred

FT Seasonal

ST00923

Yes

Interested and qualified candidates please submit a letter of application, resume and a list of three professional references with contact information. These documents can be uploaded in the “Applicant Documents” section of your application.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Head coaches Kate Howard at mkhoward@stlawu.edu or John Newman at jnewman@stlawu.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.