United States Military Academy at West Point (Army)
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Posted Jul 01, 2024
Expired Date: Jul 17, 2024
Posted Jul 01, 2024
Expired Date: Jul 17, 2024
Summary
The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting the Head Rifle Coach by coaching Cadet-athletes, recruiting, monitoring Cadet-athletes’ academic progress, scheduling, managing travel, overseeing the discipline and conduct of the Cadet-athletes. This position reports to the Head Rifle Coach. All the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of the United States Military Academy (“USMA”), Army West Point Athletic Association Inc. (“AWPAA”), the Great America Rifle Conference (“Conference”), and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”).
Scope of Impact
The responsibilities outlined in this job description are integral to the success of the AWPAA Rifle program and AWPAA. This position has high level influence in the recruiting, coaching, safety, and development of the Rifle program. This person represents the Rifle program at all times in public and is willing to do all duties needed of the program. Decisions made by this position impact the health and safety of Cadet-athletes and public relations for AWPAA and USMA. Failure to comply with NCAA rules could result in NCAA violations, negative publicity and a negative impact on recruiting. Decisions associated with designated responsibilities, will be made in conjunction with the Head Rifle Coach and the designated Sport Administrator.
Summary
The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting the Head Rifle Coach by coaching Cadet-athletes, recruiting, monitoring Cadet-athletes’ academic progress, scheduling, managing travel, overseeing the discipline and conduct of the Cadet-athletes. This position reports to the Head Rifle Coach. All the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of the United States Military Academy (“USMA”), Army West Point Athletic Association Inc. (“AWPAA”), the Great America Rifle Conference (“Conference”), and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”).
Scope of Impact
The responsibilities outlined in this job description are integral to the success of the AWPAA Rifle program and AWPAA. This position has high level influence in the recruiting, coaching, safety, and development of the Rifle program. This person represents the Rifle program at all times in public and is willing to do all duties needed of the program. Decisions made by this position impact the health and safety of Cadet-athletes and public relations for AWPAA and USMA. Failure to comply with NCAA rules could result in NCAA violations, negative publicity and a negative impact on recruiting. Decisions associated with designated responsibilities, will be made in conjunction with the Head Rifle Coach and the designated Sport Administrator.
Apply NowLevel of Decision Making
The position is acts as an extension of the Head Rifle Coach and has direct access to the Cadet-athletes. The employee must maintain a high level of professionalism, moral and ethical character, and be a role model.
Success Factors
Success in this position will be evaluated by the Supervisor on the employee’s performance in a variety of areas, including but not limited to: Commitment to AWPAA Mission, Vision and Values; and supporting the AWPAA Strategic Plan and Priority Results.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
45% Coaching
Promotes the philosophy and objectives of AWPAA; to include adhering to and enforcing all applicable policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of USMA, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Assists the Head Coach the ongoing teaching and instruction of Cadet-athletes in the performance of their sport such as, but not limited to, matches, practices, individual and team workouts, and conditioning sessions.
Coach and instruct student-athletes individually and in groups and demonstrate techniques and skills required to be successful.
Plan and attend coaching and practice sessions, matches, etc. in accordance with NCAA and conference regulations for specified positions.
Develop, recommend, and teach training strategy.
Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of Cadet-athletes to support the image and reputation of the department and academy. Responsible for the development, safety and conduct of the cadet-athletes within the sport program.
15% Recruiting
5% Academics
Provide an overall positive educational environment for Cadet-athletes conducive to learning, athletic development, social growth, and preparing them for life beyond college.
Supervise, in conjunction with the athletic tutoring and advising program, the total academic progress of the team implementing corrective action plans through appropriate staff.
15% Administrative
15% Engagement/Camps & Clinics
5% Other Duties as Assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
Work Conditions & Physical Requirements
This position must be able to handle the physical demands of training sessions, recruiting events, and competition.
Travel
This position must be able to travel as needed to recruit the best possible candidates to be Cadet-athletes to USMA.
Required Qualifications
Additional Eligibility Requirements
Pay Range
$44,000-50,000
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries that AWPAA believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted position. AWPAA expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would AWPAA consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.
About Us
USMA is renowned as the world’s preeminent leadership development institution. Located on the banks of the Hudson River in West Point, NY, it is approximately one hour from New York City. The mission of USMA is "to build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army Values and ready for a lifetime of service to the Army and Nation." This position will be housed within the AWPAA, which is a non-profit corporation organized to manage and support the 30 intercollegiate athletic programs at the Academy. The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the Army values through an extraordinary NCAA Division I athletic experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer
AWPAA is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law.
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (“BIPOC”), women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ communities are encouraged to apply. Applicant qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law.
Disclaimer Statement
This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
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2024-2025 |
Leighton Dempster |
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2023-2024 |
Leighton Dempster |
– | – | |
2022-2023 |
Leighton Dempster |
– | – | |
2021-2022 |
Web Wright |
– | – | |
2020-2021 |
Web Wright |
– | – | |
2019-2020 |
Web Wright |
– | – | |
2018-2019 |
Web Wright |
– | – | |
2017-2018 |
Web Wright |
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