Assistant Coach Part-time

Adams State University; Alamosa (CO); On-site; USD 5,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Adams State University in Alamosa is seeking a dedicated coach to provide instruction and leadership to student-athletes in the intercollegiate program. The role involves evaluating performance, implementing training practices, and fostering an environment of sportsmanship and ethical behavior. The candidate will also be responsible for recruiting strategies and compliance with NCAA guidelines.

The successful applicant will help manage athletic operations and engage in fundraising activities while maintaining departmental and university standards.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the University and Athletic Department Mission.
• Ability to teach sportsmanship and demonstrate good moral behavior.
• Experience in recruiting student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coaching student-athletes in practices and competitions.
• Implement recruiting strategies for student-athlete recruitment.
• Coordinate video exchange and compliance with NCAA guidelines.

Job description

Position Summary

This position will report to the Head Coach, having a primary responsibility of providing instruction, coaching expertise and leadership to the student athletes of the intercollegiate program; assisting the head coach in the effective management and administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student-athletes; and performing other related duties as assigned. All coaches at Adams State University will demonstrate commitment to and exemplify the University and Athletic Department Mission.

Salary Range: $5,000-$15,000

Responsibilities

• Assists in coaching student-athletes, which includes evaluating their performance in both practice and competition
• Teaching fundamental techniques and providing leadership and instruction as directed by the Head Coach
• Teach sportsmanship and set an example of good moral and physical behavior for the student-athletes in your charge
• Maintain standards of performance consistent with departmental academic and athletic expectations as reflected in the mission statement, goals, objectives, departmental guidelines, and performance appraisal procedures
• Responsible for implementing a successful recruiting strategy to attract outstanding student-athletes to attend Adams State University while remaining in full compliance with all NCAA and RMAC rules, as well as departmental and college policies and procedures
• Coordinate and implement, with the head coach and compliance officer, eligibility requirements to ensure full compliance with governing rules and regulations, proper administration of financial aid for both prospective and enrolled student-athletes, facilities scheduling, and contest administration and game operations as necessary
• Responsible for coordinating and implementing all aspects of video game exchange, editing, film sessions, download & upload of games in compliance with the NCAA and RMAC guidelines
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and supervision of all practices, group workouts, shooting and film sessions and contests of assigned specialty. Responsible for monitoring student-athletes’ academic progress
• Responsible for classroom checks, study hall and progress reports. Assist in the coordination, development, supervision and daily operations of summer camps and clinics
• Engage in, coordinate and help implement all fundraising activities for the program in conjunction with the head coach, athletic advancement and its representatives

Equal Opportunity & Title IX

Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well‑informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU’s Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the ASU Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/. These procedures also describe the university’s response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment.

Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, university policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.

Adams State University is dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence and especially encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented populations. Given the university’s mission and student body composition, the institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of its current faculty and staff; we will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities and student populations. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics.