Assistant Coach - Track & Field (PT)

About the role

This position assists the Head Coach in the sport of Track & Field for Mohawk Valley Community College, a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association. The MVCC Hawks offer one of the most extensive and diverse two-year college intercollegiate athletic programs in the country.

Responsibilities

• Assists Head Coach with recruitment and retention efforts of student athletes;
• Assists Head Coach in guiding student athletes with accomplishing their academic and athletic goals;
• Assists Head Coach in ensuring the safety and well-being of student athletes;
• Complies with all institutional and departmental policies and procedures, Athletic Department Handbook and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) by-laws and eligibility rules;
• Assists Head Coach in ensuring student athletes understand the relationship between academics and athletics and the concept of student athlete;
• Assists Head Coach with completion of all necessary institutional, departmental, and NJCAA paperwork and correspondence;
• Assists Head Coach with program goals and direction;
• Assumes head coaching duties and responsibilities in the event the Head Coach is unable to perform those duties;
• To be present anytime members of the team are assembled in an official capacity unless alternative arrangements are made with the Head Coach;
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Associate degree or a minimum of 60 completed college credits
  • Valid driver's license at the time of hire and for duration of employment
  • Ability to travel and to work a flexible schedule
• Preferred:
  • Minimum of two (2) years of playing and/or coaching experience

Pay

$4,014