Track & Field Assistant Throws Coach

Job Description

The Assistant Track and Field Throws Coach will be responsible for coaching all throwing events, supporting various aspects of a Division 1 athletics program, and performing administrative tasks as needed. This full-time role requires a strong background in coaching and/or competitive collegiate experience in throwing events. The position offers full benefits and requires active collaboration with other coaching staff, academic advisors, and support personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coach all throwing events.

• Required to be at all team practices, home and away competitions.

• Recruiting Coordinator: recruit athletes in all throwing events.

• Prepare appropriate recruiting documentation before and after official visits.

• Complete and submit monthly contact logs on the recruiting software.

• Document and submit weekly CARA logs.

• Inventory and maintain all throwing equipment and storage.

• Assist in teaching the track & field class (throwing events).

• Design annual training for all throwing events.

• Communicate and work closely with academic advisors, athletic trainers and strength and conditioning staff.

• Attend departmental staff/compliance meetings.

• Assist with inventory and distribution of team gear.

• Be actively involved in all team travel.

• Prepare all throwing equipment for travel.

• Prepare required travel documentation after trips.

• Assist with College and HS Camps, team activities and all home competitions.

• Assist with all team and department Fundraiser efforts.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required

• Master's degree preferred

• Coaching experience and/or competitive college experience in throwing events at the Division 1 level

Documents Needed To Apply:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• 3 references