Class Code:.........0158

                                                      Position #:(NUNC).......

                                                      Developed by:.........SG

                                                      Reviewed by:.........JAC

                                                      Approved by:............

                                                      Date:...............4/99

 

 

                     UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

 

                        Position Description

 

 

TITLE:            Assistant Coach, Men's Cross Country/Indoor and Outdoor Track

and Field

 

DIVISION:         Student Development (Athletics)

 

REPORTS TO:       Coach, Men's Cross Country/Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field

 

GRADE:            (Not applicable)

 

SUPERVISES:      

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

 

Assist with the organization and administration of the cross country/indoor and outdoor track and field program, including but not limited to, the following: recruiting, practice and coaching, conditioning, and public relations and fund raising.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Assist head coach with the on- and off-campus recruitment of student-athletes within NCAA, Atlantic 10 and University regulations.

 

Assist head coach in coaching in all areas; assist in the design of seasonal and long-term training programs. Supervise conditioning and strength training programs for other event groups as assigned.

 

Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes.

 

Assist with the fund raising, public relations, office administration and event management in all areas of the cross country and track and field programs.

 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Comply with all NCAA, University and Atlantic 10 Conference policies and regulations.

 

Perform other duties as required.

 

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

 

Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

 

This incumbent in this position may be exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.  Collegiate coaching and recruiting experience at the Division I level preferred. Excellent organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills required. Computer skills preferred (Macintosh and IBM). USATF Level I and II coaching certification preferred.

 

 

 

 

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.