Assistant Coach, Collegiate Athletics & Student Success

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg, Massachusetts seeks to fill an Open Pool position to assist the head coach in providing leadership, organization and supervision of a specific athletic team program. The role supports the program's mission and the Athletics Department philosophy.

Responsibilities include recruiting coordination, practice planning, contest management, fundraising and maintaining hours to comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience.
• Commitment to academic success and student-athlete wellbeing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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 as requested by the head coach, including practice planning, contest management, recruiting, fundraising, and other responsibilities.
• Maintain record of program-related hours worked in order to comply with contracted maximum number of hours allowed as 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, equity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience

Job description

Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg, Massachusetts seeks to fill an Open Pool position to assist the head coach in providing leadership, organization and supervision of a specific athletic team program. The role supports the program's mission and the Athletics Department philosophy.

Responsibilities include recruiting coordination, practice planning, contest management, fundraising and maintaining hours to comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act.