Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coach

Thiel College seeks an Assistant Track & Field / Cross Country Coach. This position reports to the Director of Track & Field / Cross Country and the Director of Athletics. The selected candidate will assist the Director of Track & Field / Cross Country in all aspects of the college’s Track & Field & Cross Country programs with a focus distance running and/or horizontal jumps while holistically developing student-athletes into leaders.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teach/instruct student-athletes in their designated sport (primary duty of all coaches).
• Assist the Head Coach in all aspects of game and practice preparations.
• Mentor and monitor the student-athlete's academic progress.
• Evaluate student-athletes academically and athletically.
• Assist in planning and implementing pre/post workout program.
• Assist with fundraising activities.
• Assist with community service planning and implementation.
• Recruit, retain, and graduate quality student-athletes for Thiel College and the athletic program.
• Serve as a gameday administrator.
• Follow all rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA Division III, the Presidents Athletic Conference, and Thiel College.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all NCAA and institutional guidelines, policies, and rules. Demonstrate professional behavior while operating with integrity.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Head Coach.

Education and Experience:

• Applicants are required to have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Prior coaching and/or collegiate playing experience preferred.
• Candidates must be self-motivated, possess strong communication skills, and have solid organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills. They must also strive for excellence and take pride in everything they do.

Safety/Training Requirements:

• Continuing education for topics relevant to the field.
• Periodic training on topics of nondiscrimination, prevention of harassment, prevention of sexual misconduct, and other topics as required.
• A post-job-offer physical exam and background check will be required (scheduled and paid by the College).

This is a part-time, 10-month paid position with a $10,000 stipend, on-campus housing, a cell phone stipend, and a meal plan.

Why Thiel?

Thiel College offers an engaging campus community and is a friendly place to work. Thiel College empowers individuals to reach their full potential by creating a diverse and inclusive learning environment that ensures educational excellence, stimulates global awareness, and promotes ethical leadership. In doing so, Thiel prepares students for careers and lives of meaning and purpose.

To Apply:

Thiel College welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Please note, however, that we are unable to provide employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Qualified applicants should visit Thiel’s employment site for more information (www.thiel.edu/employment-opportunities). An application is available by clicking here. A resume, reference information and cover letter should be attached within the application in a single PDF document with the applicant’s last name as the file name.

Materials will be reviewed as received and continue until position is filled.

Thiel College is committed to attracting a culturally and professionally diverse faculty and staff who engage our students by providing a rich and fulfilling curricular and co-curricular experience.