Assistant Coach, Track and Field (Throws) at Cuyahoga… · Cleveland

Assistant Coach, Track and Field (Throws)

Department: Athletics

Location: Metropolitan Campus

Reports To: Head Coach Track, Under the supervision of the Executive Director and

the 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 the

head coach, organizes and administers all matters related to track and enforces all rules and regulations of the

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJACC), Cuyahoga Community

College (Tri-C), and the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC)

where applicable as a framework to instruct student athletes in individual and

team fundamentals, strategy and physical training necessary to achieve

individual and team success. Enforces rules and regulations pertaining to

conditioning of players and training rules affecting the health and safety of

players.

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 health and 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 transport students

• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

AND 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

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS, 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

EDUCATION

AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Associate’s 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 essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• 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 with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing;

  bending; carrying of 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

  from the 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.