Serves as an Assistant Coach of cross-country track & field (XCTF) that competes in the NAIA and the Sooner Athletic Conference. This position assists the head coach in practices, meets, conditioning, recruiting and other parts of the program. This position also assists the head coach in enforcing institutional, conference and NAIA regulations relevant to the JBU XCTF programs. This is a part time position.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assist the head coach in ways that will benefit the total program.
- Assist in the recruitment of student-athletes that fit the overall mission of JBU.
- In communication with head coach, meet with individual players regularly for mentoring and assistance.
- Assist head coach with organizing and implementing daily workouts.
- Assist head coach with meets – entries, travel and hosting.
- Attend all practices and be prepared to assist the head coach in all instruction.
- Attend all meets for T&F.
- Attend all coaches' meeting.
- Carry out assignments as prepared by the head coach.
- Assist the head coach in the distribution and collection of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
- Be responsible for the security of all facilities used by the team and coach when the head coach is not present.
- Be responsible for the conduct of the student athletes at all times: practices, games, road trips, etc.
- Perform any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Working knowledge of Sprints.
- Collegiate competitive experience preferred.
- Good communication skills and administrative abilities.
About John Brown University
Private interdenominational Christian university in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Known for engineering and business programs.