Track And Field Assistant Coach

Carson-Newman University is a Christian, liberal arts-based University built upon the Lordship of Jesus Christ as evidenced historically and revealed in the Scriptures.

Job Title: Track and Field Assistant Coach Description

Department: Athletics

Reports To: David Needs

Location: On-site

FLSA Status: Exempt

Time Requirements: Full-Time

Supervisory Responsibilities: • Develop and implement a specific plan for training for the individual Jumps Events • Each individual event requires a specific training plan that involves a specific periodization plan for speed, strength, technique, aerobic and anaerobic development, flexibility, and recovery. • Manage the largest training group on team, thus employ weekly individual meetings where goals are discussed, evaluation of weekly performance, advise social and academic development. • Plan with the Director, selection of a uniform that fits the needs of the team, uniform purchasing, provide logistical analysis of supply and demand, direct the distribution of the uniform. • Direct responsibility for recruiting student athletes that directly fit the strategic plan for the needs of the sprint and hurdle group. Providing careful cost analysis of how much money is available and how to maximize the use of that money to field a successful team all while managing a healthy program discount rate. • Make recruiting calls and visits, meet with visiting Track Recruits, establishing a strong recruiting relationship understanding the need of the recruit - all while selling the vision of why Carson-Newman fits their specific needs. • Gather information about Spring Track Meets and planning competition dates and venues that meet the specific periodization and plan model. • Evaluate and advise student athletes academic and athletic performance at the end of the semester to share with the Director of Track and Field as to determining whether each student athlete is meeting expectations and is an appropriate financial investment. • A strong recommendation for this position would be to serve as an instructor of PE 054 Speed Training which could provide students with insight into the development of speed and how to evaluate it.

Summary Description: Develop and implement a specific plan for training for the individual jump's events and hurdles.

Providing careful cost analysis of how much money is available and how to maximize the use of that money to field a successful team all while managing a healthy program discount rate. • Make recruiting calls and visits, meet with visiting Track Recruits, establishing a strong recruiting relationship understanding the need of the recruit - all while selling the vision of why Carson-Newman fits their specific needs. • Strategic plan for competition in each individual event. Advising each athlete how to specifically compete and careful benchmarks to achieve during competition. • Select, develop, and train specified groups for competition that requires understanding individual needs for each position at elite meets. Implement a strategy for competition.

Evaluate results and plan for adjustments. • Design an indoor and outdoor schedule for competition. When planning competition dates and venues that meet the specific periodization and plan model but also involves a detailed analysis of training, health and well-being of the athletes, important competition marks needed, strategic analysis of who we are competing against, and the developmental needs of each individual athlete • Plan a trip to both the indoor and outdoor national championship, understanding budget requirements, NCAA rules, athlete needs for training and rest, and a plan for a successful performance. • Evaluate and advise student athletes academic and athletic performance at the end of the semester to share with the Director of Track and Field as to determining whether each student athlete is meeting expectations and is an appropriate financial investment. A strong recommendation for this position would be to serve as an instructor of PE 054 Speed Training which could provide students insight into the development of speed and how to evaluate it. • Carefully develop a summer workout plan that considers the specific plan (see business plan model) but works with the individual athlete to recover from the season and build important development tools for the next season.

• Analyze data of high school athletes to build an appropriate recruiting list for the next academic year. • Contact Coaches and upcoming high school juniors and senior for unofficial visits during the summer. • Conduct on campus recruiting visits, coordinating with admissions, to market Carson-Newman in the best possible light to potential students. • Contact current athletes every-other week, to keep open the lines of communication and to advise athletes socially and athletically. • Careful evaluation of each uniform and athletic equipment to develop a plan to order what is needed. • Evaluate and advise student athletes academic and athletic performance at the end of the semester to share with the Director of Track and Field as to determining whether each student athlete is meeting expectations and is an appropriate financial investment.

Essential Functions:

• As an intentionally Christian academic community, Christian employees are hired to advance the mission of Carson-Newman as expressed in our strategic plan, Acorns to Oaks.

• Support and work with coaches and staff to coordinate programmatic fundraising efforts, plans, and initiatives including donor cultivation, hospitality, stewardship and recognition programs as well as corporate sponsors through digital and offline fundraising efforts, including email campaigns, direct mail, phone-a-thons, and crowdfunding initiatives.

Education: Bachelor's degree required; Masters preferred.

Required Skills: All employees are required to be a professing Christian.

Evidence of an active role in a local church is expected and employees can advance our Christian mission. Significant skill in the use of computer software and social media platforms. An understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.

Effective communication and organizational skills, including experience in event marketing, sales, advertising, and promotions. Ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

Training is available for otherwise qualified candidates. Basic Working Knowledge of fundraising software (Slate, Raiser's Edge, others).

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General Information: This description is designed to describe the general nature of the job and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and duties. It is the responsibility of the supervisor for this position to formally outline in writing any performance expectations including specific duties for which the employee assigned to this position will be held accountable in terms of performance evaluation.

Employee Expectations: The University expects all employees to conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate for a Christian institution and to be worthy examples in moral conduct and behavior for the students of the University and fellow employees.