Assistant Track and Field Coach
NCAA, Baltimore, MD, United States
Overview
Johns Hopkins University is hiring an assistant track and field coach to lead its sprints/hurdles program. This is a 12-month salaried position with benefits. This position will be responsible for coaching the sprints and hurdles program and assisting with all training and practices within University, Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of competency in track and field skill instruction, motivation and conducting practice sessions under the direction of the Head Coach. They will understand the role of intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment; possess strong communication skills and can effectively manage administrative duties for the team. The ideal candidate will effectively build and sustain positive relationships with faculty, staff and alumni and student-athletes. They will mentor student-athletes with maturity and integrity and be a positive role model. They should possess strong leadership skills and understand the concepts, applications and philosophies of the collegiate track and field. Duties will include, but are not limited to: practice planning, recruiting, scouting, and other duties as assigned by the head coach.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Serve as the program’s primary coach for all sprints/hurdles athletes
Oversee compliance of track and field athletes independent of cross-country program
Assist in implementation of track and field scheduling, itineraries, and expense reports
Oversee recruiting efforts of all sprints/jumps/hurdles athletes
Understand the role of intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment and assist student-athletes in achieving exceptionally high athletic and academic goals
Exhibit strong communication and leadership skills and build and sustain positive relationships with student-athletes, faculty, and staff
Maintain and ensure compliance with the University’s policies, the Centennial Conference policies and the NCAA rules and regulations
Handle other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Prior experience coaching and recruiting sprinters/hurdles at a high academic institution preferred
Must have the ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday work
Travel is also required. A valid drivers’ license and ability to drive a vehicle is required
Key Relationships
The Assistant Coach is directly supervised by the Head Coach. This position has significant interactions with faculty and staff, students, alumni, and other outside constituencies.
About Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University is a private institution founded in 1876, and principally located in Baltimore, Maryland. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of ~5700 (Homewood campus), and a graduate enrollment of ~25,000 (multiple campuses). Johns Hopkins was ranked 9th in the 2021 edition of Best Colleges by US News and World Report. Hopkins Athletics supports multi-program NCAA Division III competition and recreational activities.
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Johns Hopkins University is hiring an assistant track and field coach to lead its sprints/hurdles program. This is a 12-month salaried position with benefits. This position will be responsible for coaching the sprints and hurdles program and assisting with all training and practices within University, Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of competency in track and field skill instruction, motivation and conducting practice sessions under the direction of the Head Coach. They will understand the role of intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment; possess strong communication skills and can effectively manage administrative duties for the team. The ideal candidate will effectively build and sustain positive relationships with faculty, staff and alumni and student-athletes. They will mentor student-athletes with maturity and integrity and be a positive role model. They should possess strong leadership skills and understand the concepts, applications and philosophies of the collegiate track and field. Duties will include, but are not limited to: practice planning, recruiting, scouting, and other duties as assigned by the head coach.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Serve as the program’s primary coach for all sprints/hurdles athletes
Oversee compliance of track and field athletes independent of cross-country program
Assist in implementation of track and field scheduling, itineraries, and expense reports
Oversee recruiting efforts of all sprints/jumps/hurdles athletes
Understand the role of intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment and assist student-athletes in achieving exceptionally high athletic and academic goals
Exhibit strong communication and leadership skills and build and sustain positive relationships with student-athletes, faculty, and staff
Maintain and ensure compliance with the University’s policies, the Centennial Conference policies and the NCAA rules and regulations
Handle other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Prior experience coaching and recruiting sprinters/hurdles at a high academic institution preferred
Must have the ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday work
Travel is also required. A valid drivers’ license and ability to drive a vehicle is required
Key Relationships
The Assistant Coach is directly supervised by the Head Coach. This position has significant interactions with faculty and staff, students, alumni, and other outside constituencies.
About Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University is a private institution founded in 1876, and principally located in Baltimore, Maryland. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of ~5700 (Homewood campus), and a graduate enrollment of ~25,000 (multiple campuses). Johns Hopkins was ranked 9th in the 2021 edition of Best Colleges by US News and World Report. Hopkins Athletics supports multi-program NCAA Division III competition and recreational activities.
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