Head Assistant Coach, Men’s & Women’s Track & Field – Indian Hills Community College

Institution: Indian Hills Community College

Location: Ottumwa, IA

Salary: $36,000

Job Description

Job Summary
Indian Hills Community College is seeking a qualified candidate to assist in the leadership of the Men’s and Women’s Track & Field program. The Head Assistant Coach will be responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the organization of all facets of the Men’s and Women’s Track and Field program, including but not limited to recruitment and development of student-athletes, practice and event organization, travel arrangements, recruiting, scheduling, budgeting, fundraising and community outreach. This individual will be responsible for coaching the jumps and hurdles events. Possession of or willingness to acquire a class C preferred. The Head Assistant Coach maintains superior working relationships and communications within the department and with other college departments and personnel in order to carry out, with positive results, the mission of the college.

Our Vision:
Indian Hills Community College is dedicated to empowering students and enriching communities, preparing leaders who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.

Our Mission:
Indian Hills Community College changes lives by inspiring learning, diversity, social enrichment and regional economic advancement.

Our Values:
Indian Hills Community College is committed to belonging, community, diversity, excellence, innovation, integrity, service and success.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree preferred).
• Successful coaching and or track and field experience at the collegiate level, including recruiting and camps/clinics is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, knowledge of and a commitment to student-athlete development
• Understanding of track events and knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations
• Knowledge of computer information systems including social media platforms
• Must relate well with the public and should have the capabilities to work with internal departments.
•  Ability to work non-traditional business hours.
• Ability to travel to events as needed.

Work Performed

Assist in the evaluation of student-athlete performance.

• Travel to recruiting events and away events as need.
• Under the general direction of the Head Coach, provide individual and group instruction focused on the technical improvement of the individual.
• Participate with the Head Coach in scheduling, organizing and attending practices and competitions; including, but not limited to event organization and overall travel arrangements.
• Work with Head Coach to develop a high-quality recruitment program supported with a written, well defined plan including recruitment, scheduling, contacts and results.
• Assist in the process to recruit student-athletes to meet enrollment goals and expectations for roster each year.
• Assist student-athletes with navigating financial aid, housing, orientation, and registration processes.
• Assist student-athletes with understanding the athletic and academic requirements to transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
• Be responsible for the conduct of players.
• Responsible for community service outreach
• Responsible for monitoring classroom attendance and academic progress of student-athletes
• Dress, act, and represent Indian Hills Community College appropriately at all athletic events, practices, and activities.
• Conduct other duties with equal diligence and effort as given to the track program.
• Monitor financial aid packages for all recruits to assure that educational costs are properly arranged for within established guidelines.
• Assist in the organization of a summer Track & Field camps.
• Aid in facility maintenance.
• Keep inventory and maintain equipment.
• Work with head coach to keep statistics, prepare quotes for marketing department for press release and social media releases associated with track & field program.
• Work with Head Coach to meet budget expectations for the Track & Field program.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of all NJCAA, ICCAC and Indian Hills’ policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Assist in the process to meet enrollment goals and expectations each year.
• Maintain regular and consistent work schedule.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Responsible To: Head Coach, Running Programs

Position Level: Certified, Coach – Exempt – Traditional Funding, at will employment on a letter of employment

Employment Length: 4 Term, Full Time, Benefits

Schedule: As scheduled

Job Categories

NJCAA, Track and Field

How to Apply

Web Site
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/indianhills/jobs/5360507/head-assistant-track-field-coach

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