Position Title: Asst Coach,Track/Field

Employee Classification: Asst Coach,Track/Field

College/Division: Athletics

Department: 108000-ATHLETICS

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  Commensurate with Experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  New Mexico State Athletics is home to 16 intercollegiate teams – and to some of the most dynamic sports squads in the nation. We look forward to you joining our team!

Classification Summary:
Analyzes performance and instructs student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition; observes players while they perform to determine need for individual or team improvement; and coaches players individually or in groups, demonstrating techniques.

Classification Standard Duties:
Assists head coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training, and competition. Receives guidance and instruction from Head Coach and/or more senior coaches in general and specific coaching procedures, methods, and techniques. Assists with the design of workout programs and training routines to improve athletic performance. Assists as directed with implementing and supervising athletic training, strength, and conditioning workouts; provides technical support and training to athletes, as appropriate to the sport. Assists Head Coach, as directed, in conducting recruitment of student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules. Assists head coach in monitoring and assisting student-athletes in academic progress. Assists as appropriate in planning and arranging team travel; may coordinate personnel and equipment transportation and accommodations. May participate in various fundraising, marketing, and promotions activities. May perform administrative duties including ordering and maintaining equipment, monitoring budgets, and initiating correspondence. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree; Required Experience:One (1) year of experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Substantial directly related experience may substitute for degree required.; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of applicable team or individual sports and playing rules. Knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules. Knowledge of NCAA student-athlete academic eligibility requirements. Knowledge of strengthening and conditioning programs and routines.; SKILLS:Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in area of sporting specialty. Organizing and coordinating skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.; ABILITIES:Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments. Ability to read and follow technical instructions and manuals.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Joseph Almaguer, 575-646-5448, jalma5@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Morning, Nights, Weekends, Holidays

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.