Track and Field Intern / Assistant Coach - Sprints/Hurdles

• - Athletics
• Hanover, IN, USA
• Part Time

Job Summary: To assist the head coach in overseeing and developing an intercollegiate athletic program. Implements and demonstrates competitive skill and spirit. Represents Hanover College within the membership of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference and the governing body of the NCAA.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the head coach in coordinating and processes all aspects of; on and off campus student-athlete recruitment, scheduling of season and practice times, and implementing practices for student – athletes.
• Provide excellent customer service to student athletes, faculty and administration, parents, fans, community, and media.
• Assist head coach with responsibility for functioning within a set budget, game and practice preparation, team travel arrangements, purchasing and maintaining safe and adequate equipment, attending conference coaches' meetings, initiating conditioning program, and knowing and abiding by conference guidelines and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Assist head coach in initiating changes that will improve the quality of the program and the experience of the student-athlete.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform general duties to ensure the quality, safety, and the development of the program and the experience of the student-athlete.
• Complete duties as assigned by head coach.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Athletics.

Qualifications:

Education:  

• Bachelor Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.

Experience:  

• Previous successful college/high school sprints and/or hurdles participation and or coaching/teaching experience preferred. 
• Candidate must be able to demonstrate job-related experience and/or commitment to equity and inclusion in the work environment.

Skills Required:  

• Candidate must have the ability to coach, teach, and recruit with in the philosophy of Division III athletics and a liberal arts institution. 
• Candidate must demonstrate knowledge of track and field / sprints and hurdles and dedication to the development of the total student-athlete.
• Strong communication and computer skills required.
• Must have a valid, current driver's license.