Title: Assistant Track and Field Coach

State Role Title: 

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

The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach and is prepared to assist in the administration, supervision, and development of the sports program. This position supports the decisions made by the Head Coach and executes the assigned duties with a positive attitude. Essential duties include but are not limited to:
• Recruit student-athletes to be outstanding cadets and outstanding contributors to the sports program.
• Supervise cadet-athletes’ progress towards a degree.
• Physical and mental preparation of cadet-athletes.
• Proper instruction of sound techniques and game strategies.
• Motivate cadet-athletes to excel on the field, in the classroom, and in the Corps.
• Work to improve coaching knowledge and the ability to teach skills related to the sport.
• Work to understand the VMI system and be an advocate for the school.
• Display respect for VMI cadets, faculty, and administrators.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Knowledge of academic rules for eligibility.
• Knowledge of and adherence to safe practices associated with coaching the sport.
• Knowledge of and proper execution of VMI, Conference, and NCAA rules.
• Effective interpersonal and communication (oral, written, listening) skills.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, sound judgement, and discretion in all areas of work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Possess the ability to recruit in Virginia and the surrounding states.
• Have demonstrated knowledge of and ability to comply with NCAA, conference, and Institute rules and regulations.

Additional Considerations

• Prefer experience coaching collegiate age or younger elite level athletes.

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: Lenny Brown

Phone: 540-464-7035

Email: brownhl@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.