Track Coach Resume
Track coaches train athletes based on their playing experience and knowledge of the track and field sports. They may coach athletes for participating in different events such as marathon, sprint, hurdles short-put, long-jump, pole vault, or high-jump. With coaching, they also ensure that athletes are mentally focused and do not resort to banned substance to enhance performance. The coaches also suggest on nutrition, and treat minor injuries and muscle cramps.
A track coach must have a sports degree along with experience of participating in track and field events. In addition, a CPR, or nutrition and fitness certification is must to work with colleges and universities.
Track Coach Resume Example
Clarence R. Lilley
1740 Seneca Drive
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 503-945-7616
Email: crlilley@freemail.com
Career Objective:
Looking for a track coach position with “Leap Community College” to prepare athletes for cross country, sprint, relay, and other track events.
Summary of Skills:
- Played track events for seven years and holds over 3 years of coaching experience
- Knowledge of track and field events rules and regulations
- Ability to scout and recruit student-athletes for local, national, and international events
- Experienced in directing, managing, and preparing track and field team
- Excellent team-building, training, and management skills
- Good communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills
- Skilled in identifying and developing leadership qualities in student-athletes
- Ability to use all equipment used in track and field events
Work Experience:
Track Coach
Phoenix College, Salem, OR
October 2013 - Present
- Training students to become athletes in sports of their choices
- Spotting talents and suggesting them to choose a track or field sport matching their skills
- Holding pre-season conditioning and preparing athletes for upcoming events
- Focusing on fitness level of students and drafting exercises and diet programs for them
- Exercising with students and boosting their moral to excel in the chosen sport
- Tracking performance of students after a set period and working on improvement
Track Coach
Friend's College, Salem, OR
May 2012 - September 2013
- Recruited, trained, and prepared a competitive track and field team
- Instructed relay racers on techniques of handing over baton to team members
- Provided high emphasis on athletes safety and health
- Purchased track and field equipment for college by calling quotations from vendors
- Supervised training session and placement of players for relay events
- Planned and coordinated team's travel, lodging, food, and other arrangements
Education:
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Bachelor's Degree in Sports Science
Downtown University, Salem, OR
2010
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CPR Certification
Red Cross, Salem, OR
2011
Reference:
On request.
