Summary: Reporting to the Director of Cross Country/Track & Field (Director), the Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coach will support the Director in overseeing all aspects of the men’s and women’s cross country and track & field (indoor and outdoor) programs in accordance with NCAA, Big South, and University rules and regulations. This position will primarily work with the women’s cross country and track & field team, specializing in 800-meter through 10,000-meter events.

Work Performed: Assist the Head Coach, women’s track in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices and trainings with emphasis on the women’s 800-meter through 10,000-meter events. Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes. Assist the Head Coach, as directed, in the recruitment of student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules and university standards. Assist, as appropriate, in planning and arranging team travel; may coordinate personnel and equipment transportation and accommodations. Assist, as appropriate, in scheduling of team meets. Establish a productive, well-rounded environment which stresses the importance of academics in conjunction with athletics. Establish a professional relationship with students, staff, alumni, and the general public in an effort to promote the university and its athletics program. Work closely with the sports medicine, academic and student services, and athletic performance staffs to monitor the progress of student-athletes. Support the student-athlete concept and demonstrate concern for the health, safety, and welfare of each student-athlete. Work cooperatively and responsibly with other departmental personnel.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree.

Experience: 1-2 years of experience coaching cross country/track & field (preferably at the Division I level); demonstrated successful experience coaching 800-meter through 10,000-meter events and/or competitive experience in the aforementioned distances.

Applicants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Windows and MS Office, and the ability to quickly learn and work with new computer software systems. Must be able to work effectively independently and as part of a team.

Essential Job Functions: Certain jobs at Charleston Southern University may require specific physical and/or mental abilities and the hiring manager will provide additional information and provision of requests for reasonable accommodation if needed. Regular, on-time attendance is one essential job function of this position.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position will remain open until filled.