RANDOLPH COLLEGE·Lynchburg, Virginia
Serve as an assistant coach providing sport training, instruction, and contest strategy development for Cross Country and Track and Field. Assist in the recruitment of student-athletes and manage team operations under the direction of the head coach.
Summary/objective Serve as assistant throws coach and assist in team operations management and coaching of student-athletes, including the recruitment of students for the program. Essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Serve as the assistant throws coach of the program by providing sport training and instruction under the direction of the director, assisting in the conduct of practice sessions and development of contest strategy. Meet institution, NCAA, and ODAC obligations as the assistant coach. Select, train, supervise and evaluate student managers, if applicable. Assist, as needed, with the implementation of a successful recruiting plan to yield an appropriate number and quality of student-athletes for the program, including some or all of the following: assistance with the communication flow (printed, online and telephone), participation in Randolph Admissions preview days, coordination of interviews on campus, in high schools, and at homes or other locations with student-athletes, parents, and high school/club coaches. Assist with supervision of the physical conditioning, creating training plans, and development of student-athletes. Implement injury prevention techniques, preseason preparation of student-athletes, and post-season completion of program administrative duties. Must effectively carry out the essential duties and responsibilities of this position in a manner that consistently demonstrates Randolph College’s mission and core values in a positive manner. Competencies
Knowledge of specific sport techniques and strategies.
Knowledge of NCAA rules and conference policies and procedures. Excellent communication skills including effective verbal and written abilities.
Strong organizational and leadership skills.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
Ability to work effectively with students, staff, faculty and coaches.
Ability to positively influence public relations between the Athletics Department, the campus, and the community.
Computer and database skills necessary. Supervisory responsibilities Directly supervise student managers, if applicable Work environment Serves as a member of the Department of Athletics. Reports to the director of track and field coach. Must work effectively on a regular basis with members of the faculty and staff members in Athletics, Admission, Student Affairs, Alumnae/Alumni Relations, Institutional Advancement, and other College offices. Physical demands Working environment includes both indoors and outdoors, exposure to various weather conditions, including temperature extremes. Indoor work environment may not be air conditioned during hot weather. Must have the physical ability to walk, lift up to 50 pounds, run, bend, twist, climb, see, hear, and communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Travel required Travel to/from athletics events, NCAA and/or ODAC meetings, and/or professional development workshops required. Required education and experience To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required education and experience Bachelor’s degree required. a commitment to the values, standards, and expectations of NCAA Division III athletics and a liberal arts college. Preferred education and experience An accomplished coaching background, preferably at the collegiate level, and a proven ability to recruit quality student-athletes. Experience working in a higher education environment. Additional eligibility requirements Must have valid Virginia driver's license and insurance coverage (if driving own vehicle) or be insurable. Work authorization/security clearance requirements Must be authorized to work in the United States. Pre-employment criminal background checks. Affirmative Action/EEO statement Randolph College is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political beliefs, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, termination, placement, transfer, layoff, recall, compensation, and training. Other duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Qualifications
Minimum requirement is a high school diploma and a commitment to NCAA Division III values. Preferred candidates have a collegiate coaching background and a proven ability to recruit quality athletes.
Market context
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