Assistant Coach Pool

Keuka College; Keuka Park (NY); On-site; USD 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Keuka Park, NY, is seeking a part-time Assistant Coach for athletics. Responsibilities include training student-athletes, organizing practices, and adhering to NCAA rules. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree and have prior coaching experience. This position offers a salary not exceeding $4,000 annually, with evening and weekend hours expected.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree.
• Prior coaching experience preferred.
• Ability to respond to the needs of students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing daily practices and game-day preparation.
• Teach and train student-athletes in specific skills.
• Evaluate gameplay reports and develop strategies.

Skills

Coaching experience

Sensitivity to student needs

Commitment to diversity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Summary

The Keuka College Department of Athletics and Recreation, part of the Division of Student Life, seeks qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Coach (part-time) in a specific sport. This is a pool posting and applicants will be reviewed only when there is a need to fill a position.

Description

This part-time, 10-month position will assist in the organization, implementation, and skill instruction of daily practice, and game-day preparation. Must demonstrate the ability to instruct the student-athletes (team) in all aspects of coaching in the absence of the head coach. The anticipated annual salary will not exceed $4,000. The selected candidate is expected to adhere to all NCAA, Empire 8, and Keuka College rules and regulations.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please indicate which sport(s) you are interested in coaching in the supplemental questions. This is a pool posting and applicants will only be contacted if there is an opening.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in the organization, implementation, and skill instruction of daily practice, and game-day preparation.
• Teach and train student-athletes in skills and strategies specific to a particular sport/defense/offense, etc.
• Evaluate and analyze the gameplay reports of the opposing team; then, instruct the student-athletes on methods of developing strategies to address the opposing team’s game tactics.
• Assist with recruiting as needed.
• Instruct the team in all aspects of coaching in the absence of the head coach.
• Assist in the organization and execution of non-traditional and preseason practices, games, training, and conditioning programs.
• Responsible for ensuring that assigned tasks are completed in compliance with various institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a professional and courteous attitude at all times towards co-workers, and internal and external customers, representing Keuka College, its programs, policies, and procedures in a positive and professional manner. Maintain effective working relationships to ensure institution-wide teamwork.
• Attend provided/necessary training and other meetings to support effectiveness within the position as required.
• Consistently demonstrate high standards of integrity by supporting the Keuka College mission, vision, and values and adhering to institutional policies.
• Maintain a high regard for student privacy in accordance with the FERPA privacy policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.
• Perform other functions as assigned by the head coach.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Prior coaching experience preferred.
• Ability to be sensitive to and respond to the needs and concerns of all constituents of the College including but not limited to students, faculty, college staff, and the public.
• A commitment to the campus values of diversity and inclusivity.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional local or regional travel may be required.
• Evening and weekend hours are required.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Keuka, we firmly believe that to live our mission, vision, and values, we need to celebrate our differences. Keuka is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this job description lists only those responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential to the position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.