Job Title: Assistant Coach – Part Time FLSA Status: Hourly
Department: Athletics Classification: Support Staff
Reports To: Head Coach
Prepared By: Human Resources
Reviewed: June 13, 2017
SUMMARY
This position’s primary function is to assist the Head Coach in directing the day-to-day activities for an intercollegiate athletics program.
EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE
Adhere to institutional, conference and national governing bodies policies and procedures
Act as a role model within and outside the institution
Perform duties as workload necessitates
Maintain a positive and respectful attitude
Communicate regularly with supervisor about Department issues
Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
Consistently report to work on time, prepared to perform duties of position
Meet Department productivity standards
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assist with recruiting, training, scouting and instructing student-athletes as necessary to build a competitive athletic program
Monitor academic progress and take steps necessary to foster academic success and maintain eligibility
Assist with management of program budgets within assigned guidelines
Assist with planning and implementation of fundraising activities in accordance with institutional policies and procedures
Assist with scheduling, including travel, officials, support personnel, etc. for practices, contests, games, or matches
Assist with coordination and implementation of promotional activities to provide visibility, encourage attendance, and otherwise bring positive attention to the program, the Athletics Department and the institution
Assist with camps and clinics as scheduling allows and dictates
Attend meetings, events, seminars, conferences, etc. in support of departmental and institutional goals
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises support staff directly involved in managing the day-to-day operations of an intercollegiate athletics program. Support staff may be full or part-time, and may include volunteer and/or paid assistant coaches, student assistants, student managers and other program staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the institutional policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and / or Experience -- Bachelor's degree in a related major from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred
Communication / Language -- Requires effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical -- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages. concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning -- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to independently resolve problems.