Pole Vault Coach — Track & Field Program Support

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

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.