Assistant Track and Field Coach - Distance/Cross Country

Title: Assistant Track and Field Coach - Distance/Cross Country

State Role Title: Professional - Lecturer

Hiring Range: Based on qualifications & experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location: Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website: www.vmi.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Military Institute, an NCAA Division I and Southern Conference member, is seeking candidates for an Assistant Track and Field Coach - Distance/Cross Country. The selected candidate will report to the Director of Track and Field/Cross Country.

The successful candidate will:
Assist in organizing and directing all phases of the Cross Country and Track and Field Program.
Recruit and evaluate potential student-athletes.
Coordinate team travel arrangements.
Design and implement training programs focused on athlete development, injury prevention, and performance enhancement
Oversee meet management for home competitions
Collaborate with coaching staff, athletic department, and VMI administration to support student-athlete academic progress and personal development
Perform administrative duties and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
Ensure compliance with VMI, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree as well as coaching experience.
Must posses a valid drivers license
Demonstrated success in training, mentoring, and developing student-athletes
Proven track record in recruiting and retaining quality student-athletes
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative approach to working with staff and administrators

Additional Considerations

USATF Level II Endurance Certification or USTFCCCA Endurance Specialist Certification
6 years experience in coaching and recruiting at the college or university level desired.
Master’s degree preferred

Additional Considerations:
• Work well within a team environment and meet deadlines while balancing multiple tasks.
• Embody the VMI Athletics Core Values:
PACERS: Positive. Accountable. Compete. Empower. Resourceful. Service.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Tamara Wade

Phone: 540-464-7322

Email: Hroffice@vmi.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.