Assistant Coach, Track and Field
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Assistant Coach, Track and FieldDepartment: Athletics - TrackLocation: Metropolitan Campus Reports To: Executive Director, Athletics, Recreation and Wellness Recruitment Type: External/Internal Requisition ID: req5788 Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff Union Position: Non-Union Work Schedule: Evenings, Weekends, and travel.Number of Openings: 1 Job Description: SUMMARYUnder the supervision of the head coach, organizes and administers all matters related to Track and Field and enforces all rules and regulations of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJACC), Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), and the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) where applicable as a framework to instruct student athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training necessary to achieve individual and team success. Enforces rules and regulations pertaining to conditioning of players and training rules affecting the health and safety of players.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists the head coach with all practice sessions and games
• Ensure compliance with NJCAA, OCCAC, and Tri-C rules and regulations
• Attends staff meetings when called by the head coach and/or Executive Director, Athletics, Wellness & Recreation
• Provides emergency first aid and medical care in absence of the trainer
• Assists with the enforcement of rules and regulations pertaining to conditioning of players and training rules affecting the health and safety of players.
• Assists with the recruitment of student-athletes and scouting opponents
• Assists with the establishment and enforcement of team rules
• Assist with conducting clinics, practices, and tournaments
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and the Executive Director, Athletics, Wellness & Recreation
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum one year of experience coaching (name of sport) and recruiting student athletes
• Current or renewable Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Current or renewable First Aid or Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Certification
• Commitment to student success
• Sensitivity to the needs of a diverse population
• Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team
• Demonstrated experience requiring diverse problem solving methods in a variety of situations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Possess basic knowledge of fundamental (name of sport) coaching concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to apply in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
• Possess basic-level skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Possess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

COMPETENCIESCRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
• Communication
• Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration
• Time Utilization

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

Adaptability

Continuous Improvement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Associate's degree
• Track and Field coaching experience at the high school or college level
• Demonstrated experience/expertise working with students with learning disabilities or special education

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite
• Late afternoon practice; weekend games and travel

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTCuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commutingdistance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands uponthe employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment withthe College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1Recruitment and Selection Procedure.This is a Part-time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, Grade 01. Target Hiring Rate: Minimum salary $15.50/hourSpecial Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.