Assistant Coach-Track and Field

Assistant Coach-Track and Field

STATUS:Full Time Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

LOCATION:Grand Rapids W.A. Lettinga Campus

REPORTS TO: Head Coach

SALARY: $

This position has responsibilities that include assistant coaching practice planning and recruitment. These responsibilities are performed in an ethical manner consistent with the Universitys mission and values which include diversity equity and inclusion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Head Coach in providing instruction to student-athletes regarding the specific skills needed to play the sport to build and inspire great teamwork and for their own character development.
• Assist in the planning organization and implementation of inter-collegiate games and practices.
• Assist the head coach in building a cohesive and competitive program.
• Assist supervisor in the monitoring of the student-athletes academic performance.
• Abide by the rules and regulations of the league in which you will be competing.
• Understand and abide by universal standards of confidentiality and ethical decision-making.
• Assist the head coach with recruiting of student-athletes.
• Take a leadership role in the athletic program.
• Assist the Athletic Department in athletic issues as needed.
• Understand and abide by all external and internal regulations and policies. This includes NCAA GLIAC and national affiliations associated with athletics or other role-specific regulations.
• Provides GREAT customer service anticipating and exceeding the needs of our customers.
• Demonstrate and promote the Universitys Cultural Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background investigation including but not limited to: criminal background checks employment reference checks and drug/alcohol screening.
• Minimum two to four years of advanced coaching experience. College coaching experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Strong service-oriented skills and the ability to have an exceptional customer service attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately and effectively with computerized data systems.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment spirit of cooperation and positive reactions to change and conflict resolution.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills both written and oral which transcend diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and relate well to students parents faculty staff and others while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Demonstrated motivational and problem-solving capabilities with a high degree of integrity ethics and dedication to the mission of the University.
• Business office environment. Prolonged sitting and standing. Use of personal computer and telephone (eye and hand strain). Some travel between locations is required (own transportation).
• May require some heavy lifting.
• Must be able to work an irregular schedule evenings or Saturdays as needed additional hours during peak times or as required.

Davenport University is committed to building and supporting a diverse community of students faculty and staff. Davenport University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees applicants and students without unlawful discrimination based on national origin race color religion age sex sexual orientation disability gender identity veteran or military status marital status height weight genetic information or other protected status

Required Experience:

Junior IC