Summary
Long Island University (LIU) seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Track and Field Coach (Part-Time position) to support the Head Coach in all aspects of the LIU Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Throws programs. This part-time assistant coach position includes assisting with throws practice planning, athlete development, recruitment, and program administration, contributing to a competitive and positive team environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coaching and Leadership: Collaborate with the Head Coach to implement effective coaching strategies that develop athletes’ technical skills, tactical understanding, and overall performance. Foster a team culture rooted in discipline, accountability, and sportsmanship.
- Recruitment: Participate in recruiting efforts to identify and attract top talent. Build and maintain relationships with high school coaches, club programs, and prospective student athletes.
- Team Management: Support the daily operations of the program including practice organization, competition preparation, travel logistics, and student-athlete welfare.
- Athlete Development: Mentor and support student-athletes, focusing on their athletic and academic progress. Conduct individual meetings to discuss performance, goals, and improvement strategies.
- Collaboration: Work closely with track and field coaching staff, the strength and conditioning staff, athletic trainers, and academic advisors to ensure a comprehensive support system for student-athletes.
- Academic Support: Partner with academic support services to ensure student-athletes maintain strong academic standing and make progress toward their degrees.
- Compliance: Uphold NCAA, conference, and university regulations at all times. Promote a program committed to integrity and ethical standards.
- Community Engagement: Represent LIU and the track and field program within the campus and local communities. Assist in outreach initiatives and foster connections with alumni and supporters.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- USATF Level 1 Certified
- Minimum of 2 years of coaching experience at the high school level or higher, with a proven track record of success.
- Strong knowledge of Track and Field throws techniques, strategies, and trends.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, staff, and administration.
- Commitment to adhering to NCAA regulations and LIU's mission and values.
- Willingness to work irregular hours and travel including evenings and weekends
- Valid US driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous coaching experience at an NCAA Division I institution.
- Demonstrated success in recruiting top-level student-athletes.
- Experience with community engagement and building program visibility.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
