Assistant Coach - Clay Target

Overview

Mid Michigan College seeks individuals who: value collegiality and mutual respect; use data in decision making; are innovative; are service minded; are goal oriented; strive to continually improve themselves and their work processes; are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction.

The athletic Assistant Coach is responsible for all aspects of operation and team management including recruitment, training, coaching, and retention of quality student-athletes. The Assistant Coach must guide, develop, and provide leadership in all functions of an effective program.  The primary focus is on safety and the academic success of our student-athletes while teaching clay target shooting and incorporating qualities that will create responsible citizens that represent the College positively. The Assistant Coach follows rules and guidelines in accordance with USA Clay Target, NJCAA and MCCAA, develops preliminary travel and equipment needs. In support of the Department, the Coach is responsible for the proper use of a Mid’s company card and promptly submits accurate expense information and receipts.

The position requires analysis, attention to detail, responsible judgment, decisiveness, initiative, planning and organization, persuasiveness, effective oral and written communication, organizational skills, self-reliance, sensitivity, stress tolerance, commitment to the College, dependability, and a teamwork mentality.The Assistant Coach is responsible for all aspects of operation and team management including recruitment, training, coaching, and retention of quality student-athletes.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and strategies
• Ability to work effectively with players, administrators, parents, and the community
• Knowledge of collegiate sports programs and collegiate clay target shooting rules and eligibility requirements
• Skills in managing operations, budgeting, and supervising personnel
• Must be well organized with the ability to handle multiple assignments as well as maintain records and files as needed
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Self-motivated and able to work without constant supervision
• Must have working knowledge of physical education, athletic, and recreation equipment and facilities

Education, Certification, Licensure:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certification required (or ability to receive cert.).
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record required.

Experience:

• Previous collegiate competitive clay shooting and coaching experience is preferred.
• Fundraising experience preferred.

Working Environment:

• Position includes some amount of physical and emotional stress. 
• Physical exertion is sometimes required.
• Duties are conducted indoors and outdoors. 
• Noise levels during practices and games may be excessive at times.
• The duties of this position require a high degree of sensitivity to the personality characteristics of students, staff, and community.
• Frequent travel and driving is required to attend games and practices.
• Duties may require travel between, and off, campuses.
• Working days and hours may vary and include evenings and weekends.

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.  Incumbents may be asked to perform additional duties as required by his/her supervisor.

Mid Michigan College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment or the provisions of services.