Assistant Track & Field Coach, Throws (Part Time)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Track & Field Coach will assist with the Throws event group at Track & Field practices and competitions. The position will report to the Head Coach and Associate Head Coach.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be available 4-5 practice days per week with the addition of track meets throughout the season
• Assist with coaching daily practice sessions educating student-athletes in the development and techniques and skills of the sport.
• In partnership with the coaching staff develops a strong Christ-centered team culture that reflects Vanguards mission and values while supporting the spiritual academic athletic and personal development of student-athletes the athletic department objectives and team success.
• Use sport-specific knowledge training techniques and team-building leadership skills to implement a competitively excellent team.
• Attend required meetings.
• Assists in monitoring academic progress.
• Commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of the Department the University the Pacific West Conference and the NCAA.
• Accepts responsibility to know and understand NCAA DII and Pacific West Conference/Mountain Pacific Sports Federation rules and regulations.
• Promote a culture of compliance within the athletic department and assist or advise staff and student-athletes to prevent compliance violations. The same would apply to any athletic organization to which the University belongs. This responsibility entails reading and studying available materials and attending professional conferences and meetings to remain informed about current regulations trends and student-athlete conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head and Associate Head Coach and/or Athletic Director including but not limited to program reporting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required.
• Preferred two to four years experience in an athletics department environment or the equivalent thereof.
• Must be CPR and First Aid Certified.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize diverse and specialized details and tasks.
• Ability to handle complaints and assist in conflict management.
• Absolute preservation of confidential records financial data and agreed-upon conversations.
• Ability to be flexible to changing conditions needs and job responsibilities.
• A strong interest in seeing intercollegiate athletes succeed.
• An understanding and sensitivity to FERPA laws as it pertains to student-athletes.
• A working knowledge of NCAA rules bylaws and philosophies.
• Knowledge and acceptance of principles and philosophies of Vanguard University.
• Excellent customer service: must be team-oriented able to demonstrate exceptional communication abilities both orally and in writing and work with multiple audiences both externally and internally.
• Must be highly motivated organized multitasking and goal-oriented.
• Knowledge and acceptance of the mission principles and philosophies of Vanguard University

SALARY

This is a part-time non-exempt temporary position anticipated to continue through the Track & Field season subject to business needs. Expected Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour.

Posted salary rate reflects anticipated hiring scale for the position.

Required Experience:

Junior IC