Assistant Coach or Graduate Assistant M W Track & Field

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General Summary

Indiana Tech is seeking a throws coach for its track and field program. This position can be either a Graduate Assistant position that comes with a full tuition waiver and part-time hourly pay or a part-time hourly position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The coach will coordinate all activities related to running the throwing events, including:

• Assist with planning and conducting daily practices
• Travel with the team to competitions and assist with meet-day coaching duties
• Assist in fundraising and general promotion /track & field program
• Maintain gear and equipment inventory and assist with ordering equipment and apparel
• Any other duties assigned by the head or assistant coaches
• Recruiting throwing events.
• Will work closely with the coaching staff and especially the student-athletes.
• Support a philosophy of community service
• Support the mission, vision, and strategic plan of Indiana Tech
• Any other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Assistant Coaches, and Athletic Director

Measures of Accomplishment

• As determined through the establishment of goals and objectives with the Head Coach

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• If applying for the G.A. position must receive admission to an Indiana Tech graduate program.

Experience

• Experience coaching/competing in throwing events

Working Conditions

• Nights and weekends required
• Overtime hours required in season
• Travel for competitions and recruiting required
• Must be able to execute basic fundamentals of the sport
• Estimated 20 hours per week

Application materials must include a cover letter and resume. Only candidates with completed applications in Paycom will be considered at the interview stage. This position remains open until filled; a review of candidates will commence as application materials are received.