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Southern Utah University

Track and Field Assistant Sprint Coach

Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah, United States, 84721

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Overview Position:

Track and Field Assistant Sprint Coach

at Southern Utah University

Salary: $40,000.00 Annually

Location: Cedar City, UT

Job Type: Full-time Staff

Division: Athletics

Closing: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Position Summary Assist in instructing athletes for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition.

Essential Functions

Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting practice sessions.

Evaluate athletes' skills and review performance records to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of athletics.

Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours.

Monitor the academic eligibility of student athletes

Assist in planning strategies and choose team members for individual games or sports seasons.

Develop and arrange competition schedules and programs.

File scouting reports that detail player assessments, provide recommendations on athlete recruitment, and identify locations and individuals to be targeted for future recruitment efforts

Monitor athletes' use of equipment to ensure safe and proper use.

Education & Experience Minimum Qualifications

4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Physical Eduacation and Human Performance or a related degree.

Ability to negotiate to bring teams together to reconcile difference.

Ability to manage time.

Ability to instruct student athletes in a positive, helpful manner.

Ability to use information in appropriate manner to improve the skill level.

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information, the nondiscrimination page.

In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.

To apply, please visit the official SUU careers site.

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