Assistant Coach, Track

Assistant Coach, Track

Department: Athletics

Location: Metropolitan Campus

Reports To: Head Coach Track, Under the supervision of the Executive Director andthe Head coach

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition : req
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Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Evenings and weekends

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

SUMMARY
Under the supervision of thehead coach, organizes and administers all matters related to track and enforces all rules and regulations of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJACC), Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), and the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) where applicable as a framework to instruct student athletes in individual andteam fundamentals, strategy and physical training necessary to achieveindividual and team success.

Enforces rules and regulations pertaining toconditioning of players and training rules affecting the health and safety ofplayers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists the head coach with all practice sessions and games
• Ensure compliance with NJCAA, OCCAC, and Tri-C rules and regulations
• Attends staff meetings when called by the head coach and/or Executive Director, Athletics, Wellness & Recreation
• Provides emergency first aid and medical care in absence of the trainer
• Assists with the enforcement of rules and regulations pertaining to conditioning of players and training rules affecting the health and safety of players.
• Assists with the recruitment of student-athletes and scouting opponents
• Assists with the establishment and enforcement of team rules
• Assist with conducting clinics, practices, and tournaments
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and the Executive Director, Athletics, Wellness & Recreation
• May be responsible for transporting student athletes in College-rented vehicles within the scope of departmental functions. Must complete the Compliance & Risk Management process to become an authorized driver and be granted a waiver to transport students
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum one year of experience coaching track and recruiting student athletes
• Current or renewable Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Current or renewable First Aid or Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Certification
• Commitment to student success
• Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team
• Demonstrated experience requiring diverse problem-solving methods in a variety of situations

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Possess basic knowledge of fundamental (name of sport) coaching concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to apply in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
• Possess basic-level skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Possess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
• Communication
• Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration
• Time Utilization

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability
• Continuous Improvement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Associate's degree
• (name of sport) coaching experience at the high school or college level
• Demonstrated experience/expertise working with students with learning disabilities or special education

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment.
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.
• Late afternoon practice; weekend games and travel.

Special

Note:

This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, Grade 01, with a Minimum Hiring Rate of: $15.45/ hour.

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be…