Job Description
Assistant Coach (MW Cross Country/Track & Field) Job ID: 287145
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: * About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
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Location Augusta University -
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus:
2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information The mission of Augusta University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is to ensure that its athletic programs are operated in conformance with the overall institutional mission. We are committed to the highest standards of sportsmanship, teamwork, scholarship and citizenship. Intercollegiate athletics enhances the university experience of all students, participants and non-participants alike, by developing school spirit and creating a sense of community. Athletics thus serves the university's mission of enhancing the quality of the student experience. Athletic programs entertain and enrich the university's community and the people of the CSRA, therefore contributing to the outreach mission of the university.
Job Summary This position will assist the Head Coach in administering all phases of the Track and Field/Cross Country program. Primary duties include recruiting, team travel and equipment, and practice and game coaching. Other duties include monitoring the academic progress of the student athletes, helping in the development of team unity and individual character, and representing the department and institution to internal and external constituents. The position will fully comply with institutional, PBC, and NCAA rules and regulations.
Responsibilities COACHING AND ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT: Assist in planning and leading daily training sessions tailored to event groups (sprints, distance, jumps, throws, hurdles, etc.). Provide individualized feedback and performance analysis to student-athletes. Support athlete development by implementing injury prevention strategies and working collaboratively with athletic trainers and strength coaches.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: Contribute to program planning, including scheduling, budgeting, and equipment inventory. Maintain compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations. Collaborate with other athletic department staff to promote the program and support broader athletic department goals.
RECRUITING: Develop a good relationship with the coaches and contacts of high schools, junior colleges, clubs and community-sponsored groups. Contact and evaluate local, state, national and international prospective student athletes. Conduct official and unofficial visits on campus. Maintain knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules to pass the annual certification test. Coordinate recruiting efforts with NCAA Compliance Officer as required.
: Perform all other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline with one year of related experience in coaching. CPR certification completion within one month of hire.
Preferred Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited college or university. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities SKILLS Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
ABILITIES Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Shift/Salary/Benefits Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the normal business hours may be required)
Pay Band: B3
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Credit Check This position will require the acquisition of a P-Card and/or handle cash, credit or other sensitive information and will require a satisfactory Consumer Credit check as a condition of employment.
Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply Consider applying with us today!
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
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