Volunteer Assistant Coach, Cross Country – Queens University of Charlotte

Institution: Queens University of Charlotte

Location: Charlotte, NC

Salary: NA

Job Description

Volunteer Assistant Coach, Cross Country

Summary: Queens University of Charlotte, an NCAA Division I affiliate that competes in the ASUN Conference, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Volunteer Assistant Coach, Cross Country. This is a volunteer position (20 hours/week, some weeks with no hours scheduled due to work requirements) and reports to the Director of Track and Field and XC.

This position is considered a responsible employee for purposes of the university’s Sexual Misconduct Policy. As such, this position is required to report any incident of sexual misconduct or interpersonal violence to the university’s Title IX Coordinator when made aware of such.

This position is not exempt from provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is eligible to earn overtime pay for hours worked above 40 in a single week. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Adhere to the highest standards of student-athlete welfare.
• Assist Cross Country coach in developing coaching techniques, overall team and individual player strategies.
• Assist student athletes with individual performance and provide leadership/direction for improvements.
• Adhere to all NCAA rules and regulations for the sport.
• Coordinate activities for home & away matches including travel plan, inventory or equipment, etc.
• Assist with recruiting and scouting within NCAA regulations and Queens’ academic admissions standards, including: develop database, call potential recruits, plan and organize recruiting trips, and accurately and timely complete all paperwork associated with those efforts.
• Oversee student athlete weight room training, in coordination with Strength & Conditioning coaches.
• Provide informal support to student athletes in academic and personal matters.
• Support staff in event operations on a regular basis.
• Participate in fundraising and public relations activities.
• Participate in summer sport camps.
• This position is considered a Responsible Employee for purposes of the university’s Sexual Misconduct Policy. As such, this position is required to report any incident of sexual misconduct or interpersonal violence to the university’s Title IX Coordinator when made aware of such.
• Must be able and willing to regularly work evenings and weekends to achieve objectives of the position.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Other duties may be assigned as needed to achieve department and university goals.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required

• Collegiate cross country / track and field and/or coaching experience and ability to transfer the knowledge and skills gained to student athletes.
• Background in the distance events is preferred.
• Background in content creating, photoshop, and strategical social media marketing to amplify the program & student-athlete visibility.
• Successful, proven experience with recruiting and scouting.
• Knowledge of conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proven track record of consistently modeling positive behaviors at all times.
• Strong follow‐up and follow‐through skills as well as ability to plan, organize and control projects through to completion.
• Proven ability to handle and maintain confidential information; familiarity with FERPA a plus.
• Valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license, or ability to attain same by hire date.
• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in experience and education.
• Diverse candidates are STRONGLY encouraged to apply.

Application Process

Does this sound like a good fit? E-mail coach Pesic at pesicd@queens.edu and submit:

1. A cover letter addressing the position qualifications and experience
2. Current résumé or CV
3. Contact information for three professional references.

Applications received by July 20, 2024, will receive first consideration. Queens will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

About Queens University of Charlotte
Located in the heart of the nation’s second fastest growing metropolitan area, Queens University of Charlotte leverages the city’s diverse and thriving environment as an extended classroom. Nationally recognized for undergraduate programs in international and interdisciplinary education, Queens blends the best of liberal arts learning with professional preparation and community engagement. Focused on supporting success for diverse learners, faculty build close and collaborative relationships with students and help them build intentional and individualized roadmaps for flourishing at Queens and beyond. At the graduate program level, the University offers innovative educational experiences that help learners advance professionally and retool for new opportunities. Our environs afford faculty myriad opportunities to advance their own professional growth and teaching and research interests by collaborating with vibrant industry, non-profit, and community organization sectors.

Because of our history of innovation and our legacy of strong leadership, Queens is positioned to be among the new forerunners of American higher education. This is a defining moment for Queens. While other institutions are focused on sustaining and surviving, we are thinking much bigger. Institutions that understand what is needed and are willing to reimagine what is possible can position themselves to thrive and strengthen their market position after the pandemic with innovative approaches that are deeply connected to the world and its greatest challenges.

By 2030, Queens aspires to become the leading, private, national university of Charlotte with deep, meaningful, and reciprocal connections to the needs of our local community and economy; inventive and multidisciplinary academic programs that are connected to the world’s most pressing challenges and biggest areas of opportunity; a fully connected, integrated, and innovative set of experiences that support holistic wellness and wellbeing; a culture of continuous improvement and investment that enables faculty and staff to flourish and achieve their full potential; and a comprehensive approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion that begins on campus and radiates throughout the community.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation) ability to:

• Move about playing and practice areas while communicating with student athletes, most of the time.
• Remain in a stationary position, some of the time.
• Communicate with student athletes and co-workers, frequently.
• Read reports, create presentations, use a computer system, some of the time
• Write, type, and use the computer, telephone, copier, and other office equipment systems, some of the time.
• Move about inside the workspace to access resources and office equipment, and attend meetings across campus, regularly.
• Exert moderate force to move objects, occasionally.
• Think critically, concentrate on the task at hand, and respond quickly to changes in conditions, most of the time.

Work Conditions

• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to meet requirements of the position, including early mornings, nights and weekends.
• Must be willing and able to travel (by car, air, bus or other modes as appropriate; overnight stays) with the team to coach the team at away competition, as well as travel for to achieve recruiting goals.
• Work in office environment and outdoors, involving contact with students, faculty, staff, parents, service providers and vendors.
• Work has deadlines, multiple interruptions, high volume and may be stressful at times.

Nothing in this job description restricts the university’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; this description reflects the university’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned; this job description is subject to change at any time.

Job Categories

NCAA Division I, Volunteer, Assistant Coach, Cross Country

How to Apply

Email
pesicd@queens.edu

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