Assist Track and Field Coach

Talladega College seeks an Assistant Track and Field Coach prepared to assist a highly
competitive program. The successful candidate will be skilled at recruiting and developing talented
athletes who are also strong academic students. We aspire to hire a leader who will be an integral
part of the athletic department and the college and strengthen our community of belonging.
Reporting to the Track and Field Coach.
The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to a comprehensive liberal
arts education, Division II athletics, and an appreciation for and commitment to the NCAA,
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), and institutional culture. Along with
coaching, the candidate will be assigned responsibilities in the Department of Athletics. The
candidate will have experience creating campus and community support for the gymnastics
programs and their athletes and continuing to build upon the tradition of competitive athletic
programs. They will possess the ability to effectively communicate with a range of constituents
and contribute to a positive work environment.
Responsibilities Include:
1. Recruitment and retention of student-athletics who can be successful in an athletically and
academically rigorous environment.
2. Ability to develop the skills of athletes,
3. Create a competitive schedule within budget parameters,
4. Actively participate in fundraising strategies, oversee and balance the team's annual
operating budget.
5. Written and verbal communication skills are important, along with a deep understanding
of supporting the whole student.
Required Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree
2. College Coaching experience
3. Demonstrated ability to recruit academically and athletically successful student-athletes
4. Effective written, communication, and presentation skills
Application Process:
All qualified candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, TC application, copy of transcript
and submit at least 3 professional references to the email address of [email protected]. Official
transcript will be required if hired for the position.