Part-time Assistant Coach Men's & Women’s Cross Track & Field

Title: Part-time Assistant Coach Men's & Women’s Cross Country Track & Field

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Reports To: Head Mens/Womens Track Coach

Position Type: Staff

As an Assistant Coach for NJIT's intercollegiate Men's & Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field teams, this role is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the proper and overall management of the Track & Cross Country programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coaching activities: provide a full array of services related to the Cross Country Track & Field Program, including organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training and competition, with emphasis on distance runners.
• Assist in identifying and recruiting prospective student-athletes for the intercollegiate Men's & Women’s Cross Country Track & Field program, in accordance with NCAA rules, regulations, guidelines and standards.
• Assist in monitoring distance training and practice sessions and ensure safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
• Provide assistance in the coordination and administration of the program as required.
• NCAA Compliance:
  Knowledge of and adherence to all applicable NCAA rules, regulations, bylaws, constitutions and related university rules, regulations and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintain current health care certifications (First aid, CPR/AED).
• Must be available for early morning training sessions and some weekends.

• A Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of coaching experience at the club or intercollegiate level; with a specialty in one of the following areas: long distance & middle distance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in the area of sporting specialty.
• Knowledge of the applicable team or individual sport and its playing rules.
• Ability to foster a cooperative environment.
• Knowledge of NCAA student-athlete academic eligibility requirements.
• Knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules.
• Ability to understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Valid driver’s license.
• CPR/AED and First-aid certification.
• Education/experience prerequisites may be exempted at the university's discretion if the candidate can demonstrate an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary:
In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the rate for this position is $7,500 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes incentives, bonuses, or other items.

Exempt

Must be available for early morning training sessions and some weekends.