Part-Time Assistant Coach — Elevate Teams & Student-Athletes

Post University; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Post University in Waterbury, CT is seeking an Assistant Coach (Part-Time) to support the Head Coach with leadership, vision, and strategic planning for the athletics program on a ten-month on-campus assignment.

The role includes on- and off-course coaching, student-athlete academic support, recruiting activities, budget-conscious travel planning, and fundraising event planning. A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required.

Qualifications

• Collegiate coaching and/or playing experience preferred.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, student-athletes, and potential recruits and their families.
• Excellent communication, written and oral skills
• Demonstrated commitment to NCAA Division II guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with on- and off-course team coaching, including practice planning and implementation, individual and team coaching, and other duties as assigned.
• Assist the head coach in the monitoring of the strength and conditioning programs.
• Assist the head coach with the academic support of current student-athletes, including study hall monitoring, individual academic monitoring and meetings, class checking, and other duties as assigned.
• Assist the head coach with on-campus recruiting activities, including prospect evaluation, database management, correspondences, phone calls, and other duties.
• Pass the NCAA recruiting certification test.
• Assist the head coach with planning all aspects of team travel within budgetary limitations.
• Assist the head coach with planning events for fundraising and other special functions within the overall athletic department fundraising and development program framework.
• The successful candidate must be committed to the academic success of student-athletes and their personal growth and social development.
• Additional duties can be assigned through discussions between the head coach, athletic director, and the prospective successful candidate.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Post University uses MVR reporting as part of the candidate screening process.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

NCAA guidelines

Job description

Post University in Waterbury, CT is seeking an Assistant Coach (Part-Time) to support the Head Coach with leadership, vision, and strategic planning for the athletics program on a ten-month on-campus assignment.

The role includes on- and off-course coaching, student-athlete academic support, recruiting activities, budget-conscious travel planning, and fundraising event planning. A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required.