Assistant Men's Track & Field/Cross Country Coach

Northfield, MN, United States

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Assistant Men's Track & Field/Cross Country Coach

Northfield, MN, United States

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St. Olaf College Job Description

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Position Title: Men’s Track & Field/Cross Country Assistant Coach

Department : Athletics

Reports To : Head Coach

Classification: Non-Exempt FTE :1.0 Salary : $40,000-$43,000

Essential Job Duties:

1. Direct, organize and administer all aspects of the instruction, practice planning and advisement of assigned student-athlete group

• Assist head coaches with implementing training programs/practice plans.
• Provide quality coaching and instruction to student athletes during pre-season, in-season practices, and competitions
• Mentor student-athletes to promote athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth
• Attend all meets/competitions and assist with game strategies
• Assist with travel arrangements, fundraising activities, home competitions/meet management, and equipment issue/return/care
• Attend athletic department staff meetings and program staff meetings

1. Actively recruit qualified student athletes

• Formulate and execute a recruiting plan that targets a diverse group of potential student-athletes that can achieve high levels of success academically, socially and athletically
• Execute the recruiting plan by attending opportunities to evaluate potential student athletes regularly, maintain consistent effective honest communication with potential student athletes, maintain contact with high school and junior/club coaches, as well as parents
• Coordinate campus visits and participate in those visits

1. Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community

2. Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle

3. Perform other duties as assigned by head coach

Work Schedule:

Term: Year Round

Shift: Hours will vary. Assistant Coach - regular evening and weekend hours required (i.e. games/practice/ recruiting activities); travel up to 20% of work schedule, which includes local (Twin Cities metro area) and national travel; overnight trips average 5-7 trips per year;

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience: 1+ year of high school, club or college coaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Education :Master’s Degree or PhD.

Experience : 3+ years of college coaching experience, college track & field athlete experience, previous experience coaching sprints, jumps, and/or combined event

Prerequisites:

Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College.Please note that St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.

Disclaimer:

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time, with or without prior notice, by St. Olaf College.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 978
  
• Job Category Athletics
  
• Posting Date 07/24/2024, 06:01 PM
  
• Locations 1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Northfield, MN, 55057, US
  

• Job Schedule Full time

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