Head Coach, Track and Field

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Mount St Joseph University - Cincinnati, OH

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Job Details

Job Location

Mount St Joseph University - Cincinnati, OH

Position Type

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Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Description

Since 1920, Mount St. Joseph University has provided an education that is based on interdisciplinary liberal arts and professional curricula emphasizing mission, values, integrity, and social responsibility. Faculty and staff deliver high-quality academics, hands-on experiential learning, and personalized attention to support student success. Join our award-winning team, recognized for four consecutive years as a 'Best College to Work for,' and be part of a vibrant culture that places a premium on inclusion and belonging.

Purpose:

Responsible for instructing student athletes in the rules and fundamentals of cross country and track and field; and determining fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques.

Duties:

• Plans and implements the operation of the cross country, track and field programs
• Recruiting participants to fill NCAA average rosters or greater.
• Share responsibility for administration/implementation of budget spending.
• Maintains current knowledge and abides by NCAA/HCAC policies, rules and procedures
• Attends NCAA/HCAC meetings, clinics and seminars
• Maintains necessary records
• Monitors eligibility for cross country, track and field
• Monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes
• Advising of students on their academic progress for academic retention
• Works closely with Sports Information
• Responsible for safety of players during meets, practice, travel
• Purchases and maintains equipment and uniforms
• Makes travel arrangements
• Schedules and organizes team related activities
• Promotes players for recognition
• Demonstrates integrity and upholds the values and mission of the University
• Supports total athletic program
• Assists in weight room supervision
• Supervise open activities as needed and as permitted by NCAA Bylaws for safety purposes.
• Committee assignments and other duties appropriate to skills and training as assigned by supervisors.
• Contributes to team effort by welcoming new and different work requirements; exploring new opportunities to enhance the services of the division; helping others accomplish related job results as and where needed.
• Utilizes the state of the art Centennial Field House for camps, clinics and recruiting.

Primary Contacts:

Department Director, coaching staff, Athletic Training staff, Recreation Coordinators, Coordinator of Athletic and Recreation Facilities, Secretary, student employees, Student Development staff, Admission staff, prospective students and families, enrolled students, Registrar, Faculty Athletic Representative, and other members of the University community as well as the local and outside community.

Supervision Exercised:

Assistant coaches, student work study

Supervision Received:

Works toward a previously defined objective and uses a wide range of procedures exercising discretion and judgment; consulting and referring to the Director of Athletics as appropriate

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor, Master’s Degree preferred

Experience:

High school and/or college coaching

Specialized Training:

Proficient in use of: cross country, track and field background, Vans, copier, First Aid and CPR.

Skills, Attributes

Customer Service:

• exhibit a “student – customer first” orientation in providing exceptional service in all responsibilities and interactions demonstrating versatility in handling people and situations
• adapt willingly and quickly to changing priorities, responsibilities, and student needs and expectations; anticipate and identify student needs
• Available for evening and weekend work as necessary

Teamwork:

• communicate, cooperate and collaborate with others to achieve common office, division, or University goals
• willingly assist in various responsibilities as appropriate within the Student Affairs Division as required during high service demand times

Communication:

• develop and nurture an effective, productive and respectful rapport and working relationship with Department Directors, coaching staff, Athletic Training staff, Recreation Coordinators, Coordinators of Athletic and Recreation Facilities, Secretary, student employees, Student Development staff, Admission staff, prospective students and families, enrolled students, Registrar, Faculty Athletic Representative, and other members of the University community as well as the local and outside community, maintaining appropriate level of professionalism
• communicate information clearly and concisely and listen well to others
• must possess strong communication skills and strengths in public speaking

Accuracy:

• maintain a high level of accuracy, consistently reviewing work to detect errors, oversights or omissions

Initiative:

• take immediate and independent action when necessary assuming initiative for creative problem solving
• accomplish tasks with follow through to completion

Technical:

• must possess aptitude for technological development and its implications for appropriate automation of office

Work Environment, Physical Demands:

• Standing or sitting in one position for long periods; computer data input; multiple concurrent tasks with constant service interruptions; high level customer contact; strict confidentiality; detailed work; University vans for team and other transportation.

Benefits

Mount St. Joseph University offers a wide array of benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Tuition Remission for you and your family.
• 403b Retirement
• Excellent benefits including medical, employer HSA contributions, dental, vision, life, parental leave.
• 16 paid holidays.
• Competitive salaries.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive educational environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Financial support with licensure provided.
• Moving allowance options.

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information with three professional references via Paycom.

A review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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Mount St. Joseph University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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