Assistant Coach, Collegiate Athletics (NCAA DIII)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 1,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is seeking a head coach assistant to support leadership, organization and supervision of a specific athletic team program. You will help with practice planning, recruiting and fundraising while ensuring compliance with NCAA, MASCAC and sport-specific rules.

Open Pool posting; the hiring manager will contact applicants if openings arise. The salary range for this position is $1,000-$5,500, reflecting duties and hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Commitment to academic success and student-athlete wellbeing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Preferred: college playing and coaching experience in the sport applying for.
• Understanding of NCAA Division III philosophy and rules.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of and abide by current NCAA, MASCAC or other affiliated conferences, rules and regulations regarding recruiting, eligibility and sport-specific rules concerning practice and playing seasons.
• Maintain knowledge of current sport game rules and changes to those rules as they occur.
• Assist the head coach with all phases of the organization of the program, including practice planning, contest management, recruiting, fundraising, and other responsibilities.
• Maintain record of program-related hours worked to comply with contracted maximum hours per the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Conduct oneself in an ethical manner during practices and contests and demand appropriate behavior from all team personnel.
• Represent the program at department meetings and functions in the absence of the head coach.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is seeking a head coach assistant to support leadership, organization and supervision of a specific athletic team program. You will help with practice planning, recruiting and fundraising while ensuring compliance with NCAA, MASCAC and sport-specific rules.

Open Pool posting; the hiring manager will contact applicants if openings arise. The salary range for this position is $1,000-$5,500, reflecting duties and hours.