Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coach Job at Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA

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  • Fort Valley State University
  • Fort Valley, GA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Assistant Track and Field/Cross Country Coach.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country coach will provide instruction, training and motivation to prepare student-athletes for practices, game or competitive events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Demonstrate/instruct student athletes on sport performance principles, game strategies and safety rules.
  • Provide sport program management support to the head coach.
  • Evaluate student-athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruit or to improve the current student athletes' technique to prepare them for competition.
  • Serve as mentor to student-athletes with academic and personal issues.
  • Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Two years coaching or playing experience at the collegiate level or above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of sport-specific fundamentals, techniques and safety rules & regulations.
  • Ability to analyze, interpret, communicate, and adhere to University, Big Ten Conference and NCAA policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Excellent communication (oral & written), planning, organizational, interpersonal, interviewing, strength training and counseling skills.
  • Ability to recruit on a national level, instructs and motivates student-athletes on sport fundamentals, techniques and safety rules and regulations, and provides academic and personal mentoring.
  • Ability to influence and build positive relationships among diverse individuals including student-athletes, parents, coaches, media, faculty, staff, students and general public.
  • Must be able to foster a participative management style to successfully guide the work of others.
  • Training: Ensuring athletes train and practice safely, helping them improve their skills, and preventing and treating injuries.
  • Administration: Performing administrative duties, such as scheduling games, recording data and team statistics, and managing travel.
  • Discipline: Overseeing the discipline and conduct of athletes.
  • Administration: Performing administrative duties, such as scheduling games, recording data and team statistics, and managing travel.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

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