Assistant Coach, Track and Field (Throws)

Assistant Coach Track and Field (Throws)

Department: Athletics

Location: Metropolitan Campus

Reports To:Head Coach Track Under the supervision of the Executive Director andthe Head coach

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID:req6663

Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Evenings and weekends

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of thehead coach organizes and administers all matters related to track and enforces all rules and regulations of theNational Junior College Athletic Association (NJACC) Cuyahoga CommunityCollege (Tri-C) and the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC)where applicable as a framework to instruct student athletes in individual andteam fundamentals strategy and physical training necessary to achieveindividual and team success. Enforces rules and regulations pertaining toconditioning of players and training rules affecting the health and safety ofplayers.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Assists the head coach with all practice sessions and games
  
• Ensure compliance with NJCAA OCCAC and Tri-C rules and regulations
  
• Attends staff meetings when called by the head coach and/or Executive Director Athletics Wellness & Recreation
  
• Provides emergency first aid and medical care in absence of the trainer
  
• Assists with the enforcement of rules and regulations pertaining to conditioning of players and training rules affecting the healthand safety of players.
• Assists with the recruitment of student-athletes and scouting opponents
  
• Assists with the establishment and enforcement of team rules
  
• Assist with conducting clinics practices and tournaments
  
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and the Executive Director Athletics Wellness & Recreation
  
• May be responsible for transporting student athletes in College-rented vehicles within the scope of departmental functions. Must complete the Compliance & Risk Management process to become an authorized driver and be granted a waiver to transportstudents
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• High School diploma or GED
  
• Minimum one year of experience coaching track and recruiting student athletes
  
• Current or renewable Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
  
• Current or renewable First Aid or Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Certification
  
• Commitment to student success
  
• Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team
  
• Demonstrated experience requiring diverse problem-solving methods in a variety of situations

KNOWLEDGESKILLS and ABILITIES

• Possess basic knowledge of fundamental (name of sport) coaching concepts practices and procedures with the ability to apply in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
  
• Possess excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
  
• Possess basic-level skills with Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel
  
• Possess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
  
• Communication
  
• Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration
  
• Time Utilization

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability
  
• Continuous Improvement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Associates degree
  
• (name of sport) coaching experience at the high school or college level
  
• Demonstrated experience/expertise working with students with learning disabilities or special education

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.)

• The work is performed in a normal professional office environment.
  
• The work area is adequately lighted heated and ventilated.
  
• Typically the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions withhands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However there may be some walking; standing; bending; carryingof light items such as papers files pamphlets books etc.
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away fromthe worksite.
• Late afternoon practice; weekend games and travel.

Special Note:This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining UnitPosition Grade 01 with a Minimum Hiring Rate of: $15.45/ hour.

If hired you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.

Required Experience:

Junior IC