Colorado School of Mines·Colorado
Coaches are responsible for creating practice and game plans while focusing on the skill development and ethical growth of student athletes. They must also ensure team safety, adhere to university policies, and partner with student officers for club administration.
Engineering a world of possibilities
Mines club sport coaches promote the philosophy and objectives of the club sport and rec sport program and adhere to and enforce all departmental policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of the university.
Colorado School of Mines Club Sports strives to engineer excellence in all we do.
With 20 clubs and nearly 700 student athletes, the Club Sport program is as diverse as it is robust.
Club Sports are perennial national contenders having produced several national champions as well as many regional and league championships.
Club Sports provide excellent facilities and support including dedicated athletic trainers and strength and conditioning coaching creating a welcoming environment for coaches to focus on coaching and instruction.
Coaches are responsible for creating and implementing practice plans and game plans as well as the skill development of each student athlete in the club. The coach will also help students develop a healthy competitive nature, teach and demonstrate ethical behavior and good sportsmanship, and assist in the development of leadership skills. Clubs are first and foremost student organizations, thus the internal organization, management and decision making of the club must be left to the club officers, members, and club sport council. All coaches are considered a “Campus Security Authority” and are thus responsible and required to report any first-hand accounts or incidents of Mines student-involved harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, or sexual violence.
The club sport season runs throughout the academic year (fall and spring semester). Practices generally occur during the week (late afternoon/early evening) with competitions occurring on weekends against local and regional colleges and universities. As a result, coach candidates must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends.
All Mines employees also have access to discount programs [https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/app/home] through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics [https://minesathletics.com/] home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center [https://minesathletics.com/facilities/student-recreation-center/13] (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center [https://minesathletics.com/sports/2016/7/10/outdoor-recreation-home.aspx]. We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center [https://www.mines.edu/human-resources/employee-total-rewards/benefits/faculty-staff-benefits/more-for-you-aa/mines-early-childhood-center/]. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits [https://www.mines.edu/human-resources/benefits/].
and Reasonable Accommodation Requests It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position.
Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.
Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.
Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.
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Candidates must be available to work evenings and weekends to accommodate practice and competition schedules. Successful applicants must pass a background investigation and act as a Campus Security Authority for reporting misconduct.
Market context
In Colorado, club sports coaching roles often draw interest from candidates who can work around evening and weekend practice and competition schedules. These positions can be competitive because applicants need both sport-specific coaching experience and the ability to meet campus safety requirements, including a background investigation and Campus Security Authority responsibilities. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, including access to recreation facilities, daycare, and state discount programs.