Cross Country and Track & Field Graduate Assistant Coach Contract

Cross Country and Track & Field Graduate Assistant Coach

Description of Job

This position reports directly to the Head Coach of Cross Country and Track & Field, under the direction of the Director of Athletics. The position is responsible for program support of Cross Country and Track & Field. Athletics plays an important role in the life of the campus, including but, not limited to the following: enhancing the learning experience for student-athletes, creating opportunities for uniting the campus community, publicly demonstrating the College’s values and mission, and contributing to the achievement of the College’s enrollment goals. This position will be active in supporting the College’s Mission and Vision, and will strictly adhere to NCAA, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference and Institutional rules.
Responsibilities

SPORT TEACHING

• Assist each team member in reaching their athletic potential, in a manner consistent with the College’s values.
• Teach team members proper techniques, strategies and skills that foster growth, development of potential and opportunities to achieve success.
• Support the Head Coach in developing a strong sense of team within the Program, the Department, and the College.
• Assist in practice planning, including designing and implementing workouts, monitoring athlete progress, and providing feedback to athletes and coaches.
• Prepare team members for high levels of collegiate competition.
• Support the academic and future occupational goals of each team member.
• Model and foster appropriate sportsmanship, competitiveness, and humility.

RECORD KEEPING

• Maintain various databases and research data needed for scouting reports and recruiting.

RECRUITING

• Identify outstanding student-athlete candidates for Edgewood College and the Program.
• Develop relationships with recruited student-athletes and parents/guardians.
• Develop relationships with high school/club coaches, teachers, alumni, and others that can aid in the recruitment of student-athletes.
• Work closely with the Admissions Office on all recruiting activities.

COMPLIANCE OVERSIGHT

• Maintain a current working knowledge of the NCAA and conference regulations and assist in the adherence to them.

OTHER

• Assist in travel arrangements, academic monitoring, purchasing apparel/equipment, and other needs for the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications
Necessary Education or Work Experience

• Bachelors degree in a related field required.
• Admission to an Edgewood College graduate program.
• Three (3) years of playing/coaching in Track & Field at the college level preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Candidates who have experience with Sprinters and Field events are preferred.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
• General understanding of NCAA III rules
• Ability to relate to a diverse population.
• Understanding of and ability to support the Edgewood College Mission and Values
• Valid Driver’s License and outstanding driving record

Required Technical Skills

• Comfortable with Office 365 platform
• Demonstrate comfort with social media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, etc.)

Other Qualifications

Edgewood College, a Catholic college sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the College by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.

To apply, visit https://www.edgewood.edu/employment/cross-country-and-track-field-graduate-assistant-coach/

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