Assistant Coach Track and Field/Distance

Job Description:

Assistant Coach Track and Field/Distance

Description

Position: Assistant Coach (Track and Field/Distance)
Effective Date: On or about July 1, 2024 (1-Year Appointment, Renewable)
Salary Range: The Coach Assistant (12-Month) classification salary is $68,568 to $87,516 per year (paid as 12 monthly payments). The anticipated hiring range is $68,568 to $72,000 per year. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin May 27, 2024. Position open until filled (or recruitment canceled).

Long Beach State Athletics

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior athletic participation in cross country and/or track and field
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and adherence to NCAA rules and regulations
• Experience in cross country and/or track and field as a player or coach at the college level
• Demonstrated ability to assist with coaching and recruiting quality student-athletes
• Computer experience
• Public relations skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and excellent organizational skills

Duties:

• Assist with the development and supervision of the student-athletes in the Cross Country and Track and Field programs
• Assist the programs in accordance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I, Big West Conference, and University rules, regulations and policies
• Assist the programs in accordance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I, Big West Conference, and University rules, regulations and policies
• Recruit student-athletes in accordance with NCAA regulations and academic standards, as well as University requirements
• Assist in the planning and coordinating of in-season practices, including team and individual workouts
• Assist in the planning and coordinating of out-of-season practices, including individual skill instruction and team workouts, focusing on the development of athletic skills to compete at the Division I level
• Assist in the planning and coordinating of out-of-season practices, including individual skill instruction and team workouts, focusing on the development of athletic skills to compete at the Division I level
• Assist in monitoring the academics of each of the Cross Country and Track and Field student-athletes
• Effectively communicate with Athletics Academic Advisor to ensure any academic concerns are being addressed
• Assist with the planning and implementing of meet plans
• Coordinate strength and conditioning program with assigned Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Complete and submit all necessary compliance forms as required and/or requested by the Athletics Compliance Office in a timely manner
• Participate in fund raising activities for the Cross Country and Track and Field programs and/or Department of Athletics
• Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, media, and friends of the university
• Perform computer related tasks
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head Coach and Sport Supervisor

How to Ap ply: Click Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online application

Requests for information and questions about the position should be addressed to: Search Committee Chair, E-Mail: BeachAthleticsemployment1@csulb.edu

Employment Requirements:

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside California.

A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

CSU Vaccination Policy
CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to fahr@csulb.edu .

CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race or ethnicity (including color or ancestry), nationality, religion or religious creed, gender (or sex), gender identity (including transgender), gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, age, veteran or military status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer/ Title IX Employer.

Advertised: May 10 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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