Assistant Cross Country/Track & Field Coach (2n...

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| | | | | | | Assistant Cross Country/Track & Field Coach (2nd Position) | | | |

| | | | | | | Assistant Cross Country/Track & Field Coach (2nd Position) | | | |

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Category:

Staff Full Time

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Department:

Athletics

Locations:

San Antonio, TX

Posted:

Aug 19, 2024

Closes:

Aug 22, 2024 - 11:59 PM EDT

Type:

Exempt

PositionID:

180127

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About Our Lady of the Lake University:

On the foundation of faith, wisdom and trust in Providence, Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) prepares graduates to transform their communities, families and professions.

OLLU, founded in 1895 by the Congregation of Divine Providence, is a coeducational comprehensive institution with an enrollment of more than 2,000 students. With its main residential campus in San Antonio and non-traditional programs in San Antonio, Houston, the Rio Grande Valley (La Feria), and online, OLLU has a presence in two of the largest cities in Texas, the border region, and literally around the world.

The University offers more than 30 undergraduate majors and minors, 14 master's programs and three doctoral programs through its College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Leadership, and the College of Professional Studies. OLLU offers classes in daytime, evening, weekend and online formats.

Job Description:

Job Summary

The assistant cross country/track & field coach is responsible for assisting in planning and administering all aspects of the cross country and track & field programs and reports to the Athletic Director and Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach. The assistant coach is responsible for helping maintain the integrity of the program, helping create an exemplary student-athlete concept, and assisting in the personal development of the student-athletes. The assistant coach should model the NAIA Champions of Character & OLLU's core values and follow all rules and regulations pertaining to the NAIA and OLLU. The assistant coach is expected to support the head coach and their efforts to develop unity and is expected to inform the head coach concerning all individual and team concerns.

Essential Functions:

1. Help instill the core values of OLLU and the NAIA into every aspect of the program.
2. Know and comply with the rules and regulations of the Red River Athletic Conference, the NAIA, and OLLU.
3. Foster disciplined and sportsmanlike behavior; establish and oversee penalties for breach of competitive values by individual students.
4. Exercise good judgment in projecting positive coaching behavior. Is responsible for the team's conduct during practice and travel, as well as during competition.
5. Strive to build good sportsmanship values and develop good public relations in the university and the community.
6. Assist in meeting enrollment goals for the program as established annually by the athletic director.
7. Recruit, retain, and graduate scholarly athletes in the program in accordance with goals set by the athletic director.
8. Develop a competitive team that can attract talented, scholar athletes.
9. Help initiate a conditioning program that supports minimizing injuries.
10. Keep abreast of new developments, innovative ideas, and techniques by attendance at clinics, workshops and reviewing current publications.
11. Keep practice periods for the sport within the confines set by the athletic director and with due consideration to the coaching staff and welfare of participants.
12. Works closely with the athletic director and head coach to develop and maintain positive relationships with various courses and school districts for hosting of cross country and track tournaments, including the RRAC tournaments.
13. Assists the Head Coach in finalizing all arrangements for home contests, including field preparation and personnel.
14. Assists the faculty Athletics Representative and Athletics Director in preparing eligibility documentation
15. Help support vibrancy by engaging student-athletes in supporting other programming in Athletics and Student Affairs.
16. In charge of the recruitment of all student-athletes in the program, acts as a liaison with the admissions and financial department during the recruiting process.
17. Other duties as assigned by the head coach.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Promotes the sport by prompt and accurate score reporting to the local media, in conjunction with the SID.
2. Participates in fundraising as coordinated by the head coach, athletic director, and the advancement office.
3. Assists in special events and tournaments, championships, fundraisers, and/or clinics to include, but not limited to, one major fundraiser per year and one camp or clinic per year related to respective sport.
4. Attends staff development meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
5. Adhere to university policies, state and federal laws concerning Title IX, HIPPA and FERPA.
6. Assist in maintaining inventory at the beginning and end of academic year to be submitted to the AD.
7. Other duties as assigned by the head coach or the athletic directors.

Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Experience as a cross country and track coach at the college level is preferred.
2. Display knowledge of coaching techniques, conditioning, and injury prevention.
3. Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
4. Effective oral and written communication skills.
5. Ability to instill discipline in a diverse population of students, as well as to mentor and motivate them towards success as scholarly athletes.
6. Ability to organize and document large competitions and camps, as well as to communicate expectations clearly.
7. Interpersonal skills to support professional relationships with officials, coaches, parents, media, and the public.
8. Ability to work collaboratively with other departments on campus.

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor's degree preferred.
2. Three years of college or national level federation coaching experience in the assigned sport preferred.

Additional Information:

Employment with Our Lady of the Lake University is contingent upon the applicant undergoing a background investigation.

OLLU seeks to attract, develop and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administrators. The University is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. EOE

Our Lady of the Lake University uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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