Assistant Coach, Track and Field (Throws)

Summary

Under the supervision of the head coach, organizes and administers all matters related to track 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

• Affirms 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
• Affirms the enforcement of rules and regulations pertaining to conditioning of players and training rules affecting the health and safety of players
• Affirms the recruitment of student-athletes and scouting opponents
• Affirms the assistance with the establishment and enforcement of team rules
• Affirms the assistance with conducting clinics, practices, and tournaments
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and the Executive Director, Athletics, Wellness & Recreation
• May be responsible for transporting student athletes in College-rented vehicles within the scope of departmental functions.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum one year of experience coaching track and recruiting student athletes
• Current or renewable CPR Certification
• Current or renewable First Aid or Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Certification
• Commitment to student success
• 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 the community

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (name of sport) coaching experience at the high school or college level
• Demonstrated experience/expertise working with students with learning disabilities or special education