Assistant Coach - Track & Field - Sprints

adams.edu; Alamosa (CO); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Adams State University is seeking a Track & Field coach who will provide instruction, leadership, and coaching expertise to student-athletes, assisting the Head Coach in managing the intercollegiate program. The role emphasizes compliance with NCAA/RMAC rules and a commitment to academic success and student welfare.

On-site in Alamosa, CO, the successful candidate will recruit, mentor, and develop athletes, oversee practices and film sessions, and participate in program operations and

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the requirements of the position.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities and excellent communication skills required.
• Knowledge of NCAA, RMAC, university and department rules and regulations and commitment to student achievement in academics.
• High ethical standards and initiative to make independent decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coaching student-athletes, evaluating performance in practice and competition.
• Teach fundamental techniques and provide leadership and instruction.
• Promote sportsmanship and model appropriate behavior for student-athletes.
• Maintain standards of performance with departmental goals and guidelines.
• Coordinate recruiting to attract student-athletes per NCAA/RMAC rules.
• Ensure compliance with eligibility and financial aid, facilities scheduling, and game operations.
• Coordinate video exchange, editing, and film sessions per NCAA/RMAC guidelines.
• Develop and supervise practices, workouts, and contests for assigned specialty.
• Monitor academic progress of student-athletes.
• Support summer camps and clinics operations.
• Assist in fundraising activities for the program.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Position Summary

This position will report to the Director of Cross Country/Track & Field, having a primary responsibility of providing instruction, coaching expertise and leadership to the student athletes of the intercollegiate Track & Field 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.

Specific 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 fund-raising activities for the program in conjunction with the head coach, athletic advancement and its representatives.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the requirements of the position
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree preferred
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities and excellent communication skills required.
• Knowledge of and commitment to strict adherence to NCAA, RMAC, university and department rules and regulations as well as a solid commitment to student achievement in academics.
• The successful candidate will be a person of high ethical standards and show initiative and integrity to make important independent decisions
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies in a global environment
• Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegiality with employees, students, and the community. This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires.
• An understanding of Adams State University’s vision and mission
• To be considered for this role, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Please note that Adams State University is unable to provide sponsorship, transfer, or support for employment visas (such as H-1B, TN ect.) for this specific opening.

Location

On-site in Alamosa, CO

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $35,568 to $42,700. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page.

Additional Information

Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/.

Disclosures

In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final. 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, 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 Adams State University's 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.

About the University

Adams State University is a state-supported, regional comprehensive university located in the San Luis Valley of Southern Colorado and the city of Alamosa. As the state’s premier Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), over 50 percent of its undergraduate students represent racially diverse backgrounds. A high percentage of undergraduate students are first-generation and Pell eligible. The university offers undergraduate programs in the arts and humanities, physical and natural sciences, mechanical engineering and computer science, social sciences, kinesiology, fine arts, business, and nursing, and specializes in educator preparation in several disciplines. Adams State also offers graduate degrees in cultural resource management, public administration, music education, kinesiology, higher education administration and leadership, history, business (MBA), and educator programs, including counselor education; the university also has a doctoral (PhD) program in counselor education. The university has an active athletic program. The Adams State Grizzlies athletic teams compete under the auspices of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC).

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