Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach - Jump

EXPIRED

Summary and Purpose:

Coaching the horizontal/vertical jumps student-athletes and report to the Head Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach. Will assist in recruitment, maintaining roster size, practice planning, game scheduling, travel arrangements, student-athlete academics and athletic performance, and budget management of the Aquinas College Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Program.

Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks/Essential Functions:

Summary and Purpose:

Coaching the horizontal/vertical jumps student-athletes and report to the Head Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach. Will assist in recruitment, maintaining roster size, practice planning, game scheduling, travel arrangements, student-athlete academics and athletic performance, and budget management of the Aquinas College Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Program.

Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks/Essential Functions:

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• Assist in the planning, organization and the on-going development of the athletic programming and activities of the program.

• Assist in scheduling all practice, scrimmages, and games.

• Assist in all travel and game requirements.

• Assist in the building of a cohesive and competitive program.

• Recruit academically and athletically qualified, full-time student-athletes to participate in the program.

• Promote the academic progress and graduation of student-athletes, including assisting with enforcement of a study program.

• Assist athletic department in athletic issues as needed.

• Abide by the rules and regulations of the league in which you will be competing

Knowledge, Skills and Education Requirements

• Submit all required assignments on or before designated due dates.

• Report any known violations or concerns to administration

• Conform to all Athletic Department policies and procedures as required.

• Represent Aquinas College and the Athletic Department as a team player, as a professional, and as a role model for all student-athletes.

• Attend regularly scheduled Athletic Department Staff meetings.

• Possess a valid CPR Certification

• Possess a valid Driver’s License and be responsible for driving Aquinas College vehicles and/or rental vehicles when assigned for away contests.

• Have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.

• Have 1-3 years of coaching experience. College coaching experience preferred.

• Have strong service-oriented skills and the ability to have an exceptional customer service attitude.

• Have strong communication and organizational skills and can demonstrate ability to work independently.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Must be able to function effectively in a busy environment with interruptions.

• Constant use of computer and telephone.

• Must be able to travel (schedule may include day, evening and/or weekend availability, overnight stay, use of own transportation)

• May be heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.

MISSION, VISION, VALUES:

Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good.

Aquinas College is recognized as the exceptional Catholic liberal arts college that prepares individuals for careers of leadership and service in developing a sustainable and just global community. Aquinas College is recognized by its values:Faith, Service, Learning and Community.

Aquinas College prides itself as a leader in sustainability, and this requires the participation of every member of the college community. In this regard, employees and their supervisors are expected to engage in the process of “appreciative inquiry” to identify ways that each position can advance sustainability in the employment experience.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the Aquinas College Service Statement:

The College serves our community with excellence and respect through an institutional commitment to quality, accountability, cooperation, professionalism and responsiveness.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Aquinas College is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition. Aquinas College provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College values: Faith, Learning, Service and Community.

Aquinas College offers an excellent benefits package that includes affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacation each year, 16 paid holidays, paid sick time and short-term disability, and college-paid life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, Aquinas employees and their dependents are eligible for free tuition at Aquinas after one year of full-time employment.