Part-Time Assistant Coach | Elevate Student-Athlete Success

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Fitchburg State University is seeking a part-time, non-benefited Athletics Assistant Coach to assist the head coach in leadership, organization and supervision of a specific athletic program. The role supports the university's mission and sports department philosophy while ensuring compliance with NCAA and conference rules.

The position involves practice planning, contest management, recruiting and fundraising as needed, plus maintaining hours to meet Fair Labor Standards Act limits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in providing leadership, organization and supervision of a specific athletic team program.
• Assist with practice planning, contest management, recruiting and fundraising as requested by the head coach.
• Maintain knowledge of NCAA, conference rules and eligibility requirements.
• Maintain record of program-related hours to comply with labor regulations.
• Represent the program at department meetings and functions in the head coach's absence.
• Other duties as requested by the head coach.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Student-athlete wellbeing advocacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Fitchburg State University is seeking a part-time, non-benefited Athletics Assistant Coach to assist the head coach in leadership, organization and supervision of a specific athletic program. The role supports the university's mission and sports department philosophy while ensuring compliance with NCAA and conference rules.

The position involves practice planning, contest management, recruiting and fundraising as needed, plus maintaining hours to meet Fair Labor Standards Act limits.