Assistant Coach Open Pool Posting (Men's Track)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 11,160 - 61,380; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking candidates for an Open Pool position within the athletics department at Fitchburg State University. This role involves assisting the head coach in leading, organizing, and supervising a specific athletic team program. Responsibilities include maintaining knowledge of NCAA regulations, practice planning, contest management, and representing the program at department events.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree and demonstrate commitment to academic success and student-athlete wellbeing. The salary range for this position is $1,000-$5,500 depending on duties and hours.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Experience in college playing and coaching is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in organizing and supervising the athletic team program.
• Maintain knowledge of current sport game rules.
• Represent the program at department meetings in the absence of the head coach.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description

This posting is an Open Pool position. There may or may not be available openings at this time. Please contact the head coach to inquire if there is an opening. When an opening does occur, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants we have on file. To assist the head coach in providing leadership, organization and supervision of a specific athletic team program. To assist with organizing the program in a manner that supports the mission of Fitchburg State University and the philosophy of the Athletics Department.

1. 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.
2. Maintain knowledge of current sport game rules and changes to those rules as they occur.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Conduct oneself in an ethical manner during practices and contests and demand appropriate behavior from all team personnel.
6. Represent the program at department meetings and functions in the absence of the head coach.
7. Other duties as requested.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's Degree.
2. Commitment to academic success and student-athlete wellbeing.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

1. College playing and coaching experience in the sport applying for.
2. Demonstrated understanding of sport rules and regulations.
3. Knowledge of NCAA Division III philosophy, recruiting, rules and regulations.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position based on duties and hours is $1,000-$5,500.

Fitchburg State University is an equal opportunity employer.