Position Information

Position Title Assistant Coach for Track & Field

FLSA Exempt

Primary Responsibilities

St. Lawrence University invites applications for an Assistant Coach for Track & Field. This is a full-time, 10-month, position. Under the direct supervision of the head coach, this person will be primarily responsible for instructing athletes and the following main responsibilities:

• Recruitment of highly qualified student-athletes through identification, scouting, direct and indirect communication both on and off campus

• Facilitate student-athlete development both during and outside of the formal practice/competition setting; ensuring academic success, good citizenship, sportsmanship, and promotion of positive values consistent with the mission of St. Lawrence University

• Assist with practice planning and event coaching

• Implement strength and conditioning programming along with coordination of pre-season practices.

• Assist with the planning and preparations for home and away competitions as well as well as any of the programs additional special events

• Assist with program organization; budget, team travel and alumni connections

• Other duties as assigned by the head coaches and/or director of athletics

  Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Demonstrated ability to recruit diverse, quality student-athletes

• Ability to effectively communicate with faculty/staff, University community members and alumni

• Knowledge of all NCAA and Liberty League rules & regulations pertaining to track and field

• Must have a philosophy compatible with highly selective academic standards within a Liberal Arts University that supports diversity and inclusivity

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the University’s requirement to operate a University vehicle.

  Preferred Qualifications

• Coaching experience in the jumps, sprints, and/or throws at the college level preferred

  Salary $48,716 (NYS minimum requirement)

  Status (FT, PT, Seasonal, Temp) FT Seasonal

  Posting Detail Information

  Posting Number ST01211

  Desired Start Date 08/12/2024

  Open Date (to accept applications)

  Close Date (date applications will not be considered)

  Open Until Filled Yes

  Special Instructions to Applicant

Interested and qualified candidates please submit a letter of application, resume, and contact information for three professional references. These documents can be uploaded in the “Applicant Documents” section of your application.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Head coaches Kate Howard at mkhoward@stlawu.edu or John Newman at jnewman@stlawu.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you hold a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

  Applicant Documents

  Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Resume

• Diversity Statement (a brief statement about your approach or ideas for promoting diversity and inclusion)

• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

  Optional Documents