Assistant Track and Field Coach

Alma College; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Alma College is seeking a Pole Vault Coach to assist with all daily aspects of the sport and to participate as an active member of the Athletics Department. You will develop and conduct all training schedules for in-season and out-of-season periods while upholding NCAA and MIAA rules with integrity.

You will collaborate with other coaches on recruiting strategies, build strong relationships with student-athletes and parents, and support administrative setup for track and field events.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching track and field.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to analyze data and clearly communicate findings to internal and external audiences.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and analytical skills.
• A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and training Alma College student-athletes as the pole vault coach, developing and conducting all in-season and out of season workout schedules.
• Commit to and adhere to all rules and regulations for the team, College, the MIAA, and the NCAA with integrity.
• Work closely with fellow coaches to develop recruiting strategies and a pool of admissible prospects.
• Maintain good relations with parents of prospective and current student-athletes.
• Assist with administration and set up of track and field events using campus facilities.
• Help with retention of current student athletes, monitoring grades and academic progress.
• Develop student athletes to be contributing members to the campus community and the community at large.
• Cooperate with athletic training, maintenance, transportation, and other staff supporting the program.
• Represent the college positively when interacting with community, alumni, high school and club coaches, media, and the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching track and field

Relationship building

Data analysis

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Valid driver's license

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Alma College is a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) and the NCAA Division Ill. The position will assist with all daily aspects of the sport and will participate as an active member of the Athletics Department.

Supervision Received/Exercised: This position reports to the Director of Cross Country and Track and Field and has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coaching and training Alma College student-athletes as the pole vault coach, developing and conducting all in-season and out of season workout schedules
• Commit to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, College, the MIAA, and the NCAA with the utmost integrity
• Work closely with fellow coaches to develop recruiting strategies and a pool of admissible prospects.
• Maintain good relations with parents of prospective and current student-athletes
• Responsible for helping with the administration and set up of track and field events that may occur using the campus facilities
• Help with retention of current student athletes, monitoring grades and academic progress
• Develop student athletes to be contributing members to the campus community and the community at large
• Cooperate with athletic training staff, maintenance staff, transportation staff and others who are involved in supporting the athletic program
• Work cooperatively with personnel in athletic department and always represents the college positively when interacting with the community, alumni, high school, and club coaches, media and general public
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience coaching track and field
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships
• Ability to analyze data and clearly communicate findings to internal and external audiences
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational and analytical skills
• A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be physically able to lead practices program
• Position requires working weekday evenings and weekends as well as some travel
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk or sit for long periods of times
• Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations

Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally.