What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Assistant Coach, Track and Field position at Iowa Central Community College?
Salary : See Position Description
Location : Fort Dodge, IA
Job Type : Part-Time
Job Number : 202200439
Department : Student Services
Division : Athletics
Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Description Summary
This position is responsible for assisting the Director and Head Coach in all aspects of coaching their assigned event group. Involving recruiting, retaining members, and overall in-season / off-season strategies / programs. Candidates should have experience in the vertical jumps, with emphasis on the pole vault.
The Assistant Coach will also serve in a second college assignment : Housing Assistant . The employment in the above position is contingent upon the Assistant Men's and Women's Track and Field / Cross Country Coach being employed in both assigned positions.
Wage : $4,000 for 12 months Coaching and $12,000 for 12 months Housing Assistant (no benefits). Room and board included (live-in position).
This is a continuous posting. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be conducted as qualified applicants come in.
Examples of Duties
Constant (67-100%)
- Assist the head coach in managing and directing the men's and women's track and field / cross country program.
- Asist the head men's and women's track and field coach with all aspects of the team including training, competing, and scheduling.
- Assist with academic progress of student athletes.
- Assist with recruiting including calling and high school visits of prospective student athletes.
Frequent (34-66%)
Occasional (10-33%)
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS :
1. Be able and willing to represent Iowa Central Community College in a positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
2. Help develop a men's and women's track and field / cross country program all can be proud of.
3. Help build strong relations with community coaches and players.
4. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, logically, and coherently, orally and in writing.
5. Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption.
6. Must be able to get along with diverse personalities.
7. Be able and willing to monitor the college housing facilities during all hours of the day.
8. Keep accurate office hours.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Associate's degree required, Bachelor's preferred. College playing experience and coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred. Must hold a current Class C Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement or willingness to complete prior to athletic season.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, retirement (IPERS or TIAA), life insurance (2x base salary up to $300,000), and long-term disability.
Our paid time off package includes holidays (7), vacation (15 days), personal days (16 hours), volunteer leave (8 hours) and sick leave (120) hours. The leaves listed are annual and some of the leave benefits may be prorated based on date of hire.
In addition, we offer several voluntary benefits including : vision, supplemental employee, spouse and children life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 403b retirement savings.
Salary : $300,000
