Eastern Michigan University·Ypsilanti Charter Township, Michigan
Assist the Head Coach in recruiting, training, and coaching a varsity women's gymnastics team. Provide counseling to student-athletes and ensure adherence to NCAA and university regulations.
Assistant Coach - Women's Gymnastics
Employee Classification: AC
Pay Grade: AC 11
Division: VP Dir Intercollegiate Athletics
Subdivision: I A Womens Gymn
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Campus Location: Main Campus
Assist the Head Coach in the recruitment, counseling, conditioning, training and coaching of a varsity team.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.
Assist in the organization and direction of all activities of a varsity sport.
Assist in the recruitment of prospective athletes to the University.
Coach team members individually and in groups, demonstrating techniques of the game.
Counsel and advise student athletes with personal or academic problems.
Report to one broad area of specific responsibility, as assigned.
Make position assignments and determine areas needing improvements.
Assist with development of contest strategy.
Serve as Head Coach in his/her absence.
Assist with summer camps and fund-raising activities.
Perform related departmental duties as required.
A Bachelor’s degree is required.
Knowledge of sport rules, conference rules, appropriate training techniques, and winning play/contest strategies, for assigned sport.
Three years’ previous college coaching experience within the sport is desirable.
Experience in counseling and advising student athletes is desirable.
Appointment Percentage: 100%
A bachelor's degree is required along with knowledge of sport and conference rules. Previous college coaching and student-athlete counseling experience is preferred.
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Market context
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