Office of Human Resource Management

South Carolina State University's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking to hire an Assistant Cross Country/Track & Field Coach.  The assistant coach will report directly to the head track coach and is directly responsible for the following duties.

Description of Duties: 

1. Direct support of the vision, goals and strategies of head coach.
2. Serves as a teacher in practice and competition with respect to individual and team skill development for the track program in event areas as directed by head coach.
3. Is certified to recruit high caliber student-athletes to attend and compete for the University.
4. Supervises practice, skill sessions, study hall and team travel under supervision of head coach.
5. Serves as a mentor and positive influence on the student-athletes in the track program.
6. Coordinates administrative responsibilities as delegated by head track coach.
7. Travels representing the university at various functions as directed by head coach.
8. Any other program relevant duties as assigned by the head coach.

Minimum Requirements: 

A bachelor’s degree is required.

Preferred Requirements: 

USATF Level I certification or USTFCCCA certification is preferred. Employee must gain possession of a valid South Carolina driver’s license, current certification annually for NCAA recruiting and rules implementation and pass routine and random drug screening and as mandated by the department of athletics.