Assistant Coach, Track and Field (Throws)

Cuyahoga Community College; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 17,559 - 25,008; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Ohio is seeking a part-time Assistant Track And Field Coach to assist with practice sessions and compliance with athletic regulations. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, along with experience in coaching and recruiting student-athletes. Additionally, candidates must hold CPR and First Aid certifications. This position demands a commitment to student success and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience coaching track and recruiting student athletes.
• Current or renewable CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Commitment to student success.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with practice sessions and games.
• Ensure compliance with athletic regulations.
• Provide emergency first aid and medical care as needed.

Skills

Communication

Time-management

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Assistant Track And Field Coach

Department: Athletics

Location: Metropolitan Campus

Reports To: Head Coach Track, Under the supervision of the Executive Director and the Head coach

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req6663

Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Evenings and weekends

Number of Openings: 1

Summary

Under the supervision of the head coach, organizes and administers all matters related to track and enforces all rules and regulations of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJACC), Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), and the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) where applicable as a framework to instruct student athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training necessary to achieve individual and team success. Enforces rules and regulations pertaining to conditioning of players and training rules affecting the health and safety of players.

Essential Functions

• Assists the head coach with all practice sessions and games
• Ensure compliance with NJCAA, OCCAC, and Tri-C rules and regulations
• Attends staff meetings when called by the head coach and/or Executive Director, Athletics, Wellness & Recreation
• Provides emergency first aid and medical care in absence of the trainer
• Assists with the enforcement of rules and regulations pertaining to conditioning of players and training rules affecting the health and safety of players.
• Assists with the recruitment of student-athletes and scouting opponents
• Assists with the establishment and enforcement of team rules
• Assist with conducting clinics, practices, and tournaments
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and the Executive Director, Athletics, Wellness & Recreation
• May be responsible for transporting student athletes in College-rented vehicles within the scope of departmental functions. Must complete the Compliance & Risk Management process to become an authorized driver and be granted a waiver to transport students
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience/Training

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum one year of experience coaching track and recruiting student athletes
• Current or renewable Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Current or renewable First Aid or Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Certification
• Commitment to student success
• Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team
• Demonstrated experience requiring diverse problem-solving methods in a variety of situations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess basic knowledge of fundamental (name of sport) coaching concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to apply in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
• Possess basic-level skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Possess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community

Competencies

Critical Competencies

• Service Focus
• Communication
• Quality of Work

Very Important Competencies

• Collaboration
• Time Utilization

Important Competencies

• Adaptability
• Continuous Improvement

Preferred Qualifications

Education and Experience/Training

• Associate’s degree
• (name of sport) coaching experience at the high school or college level
• Demonstrated experience/expertise working with students with learning disabilities or special education

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment.
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.
• Late afternoon practice; weekend games and travel.

Special Note

This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, Grade 01, with a Minimum Hiring Rate of: $15.45/ hour. If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.