Assistant Men's & Women's Track & Field Coach - Daemen University

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

Purpose of Role

Under general supervision the Assistant M&W Track & Field Coach - Sprints/Hurdles/Relays, assists the head coach in developing student-athletes academically and athletically for the track & field program, and contributes to the educational mission of the College by offering direction and instruction in the area of track & field athletics.

About This Opportunity

Joining our Athletics team, the Assistant Men's and Women's Track & Field will be responsible for the following:

• Contributes to the educational mission of the College by coordinating the instruction of student-athletes in the area of cross country/track & field training and competition.
• Recruits' student-athletes for the track & field program.
• Instructs methods and strategies and coaches student-athletes in the sport, with a focus on sprinting and hurdles.
• Assists with conditioning practices and sprints practices.
• Provides academic support for student-athletes.
• Provides motivation, counseling, and supervision for student-athletes.
• Monitors day-to-day class attendance and maintains contact with student-athletes regarding their academic progress.
• Transports student-athletes to and from practices and competitions utilizing college-owned vehicles.
• Operates the program under the rules and regulations of the College, the NCAA, and the ECC; understanding that a coach can be suspended for a period of time without pay or terminated if found to be involved in significant or repetitive violations of NCAA regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Faculty and staff are expected to maintain the confidentiality of all confidential and proprietary information (including but not limited to student personal information, student grades, employee personal information, etc.), both during and after their employment with the College. If a faculty or staff member has a question about the confidentiality of a particular matter, he/she should consult their supervisor. Any violation of this rule shall subject the faculty /staff member to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination of employment.

General Description

% of Time

80% Provides teaching and instruction as well as individual team instruction for the fundamentals of track & field (with a focus on hurdles/pole vault) and developing skills. Follows and conforms to NCAA rules and regulations.

10% Provides guidance and advice to student-athletes.

10% Recruits potential student-athletes.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of coaching and teaching techniques and the ability to effectively use them.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to drive a personal or college vehicle for the purpose of college business on a regular basis.
• Ability to travel when necessary.
• Knowledge of recruiting techniques and the ability to effectively use them.
• Current certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid. Annual Blood Borne Pathogen education/training.
• Must be available to work early mornings and weekends

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required with coaching experience.
• At least one year of coaching experience in track & field at the collegiate or higher competitive level of high school or two-year college.
• Valid driver's license required. License must meet insurance company rules and regulations for driving underwriting criteria.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience coaching and/or competing in sprints and/or hurdles.

Daemen University strongly encourages all campus community members to get vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster vaccine.