What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach position at Post University?
JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant Coach (Part-Time) is responsible for helping the Head Coach provide leadership, vision, and strategic planning for their Post University Athletic Team. Post University is an NCAA Division II institution and a member of the CACC Conference. This is a ten-month position on Post U.’s campus in Waterbury, CT.
The main role of the Assistant Coach is to support the head coach with certain responsibilities that can include the following:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assist the head coach with on- and off-course team coaching, including practice planning and implementation, individual and team coaching, and other duties as assigned.
- Assist the head coach in the monitoring of the strength and conditioning programs.
- Assist the head coach with the academic support of current student-athletes, including study hall monitoring, individual academic monitoring and meetings, class checking, and other duties as assigned.
- Assist the head coach with on-campus recruiting activities, including prospect evaluation, database management, correspondences, phone calls, and other duties.
- Pass the NCAA recruiting certification test.
- Assist the head coach with planning all aspects of team travel within budgetary limitations.
- Assist the head coach with planning events for fundraising and other special functions within the overall athletic department fundraising and development program framework.
- The successful candidate must be committed to the academic success of student-athletes and their personal growth and social development.
- Additional duties can be assigned through discussions between the head coach, athletic director, and the prospective successful candidate.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Post University uses MVR reporting as part of the candidate screening process.
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS (As referenced on The Post Way of Life – Associates’ Daily Commitments)
We expect our associates to CARE (Connect-Assess-Resolve-Excite) in every stakeholder interaction. CARE is a framework to guide our every decision and action. CARE also resonates with our diverse associate & student populations – as humans, we know what it means to CARE.
We CONNECT. We believe relationships matter. Not only do we believe relationships matter, we know there is a direct correlation between the quality of our relationships and our outcomes. We invest in our relationships with colleagues, students, and ourselves – we make time to tend to our mental, physical, financial, and professional health.
We ASSESS. We take the time to understand why something happened entirely; we remove assumptions and eliminate confusion or ambiguity by asking questions and creating context, certainty, clarity, and mutual understanding. We collaborate with others throughout the university by understanding their strengths and value to the tribe. When we encounter conflict, we first seek to understand and be understood – and always with respect.
We RESOLVE. We generate the trust of our colleagues, students, regulatory bodies, and our more significant communities by doing the right thing all the time—even when nobody is looking. We honor our promises by following up and following through. We help others learn and grow by sharing information and feedback.
We EXCITE. “Making It Personal” is the experience we promise students and associate with every interaction. Excite is the heart of our experience. We find ways to be resourceful and helpful to Wow, Amaze and Delight others. We embrace change, take risks and innovate. We celebrate successes and recognize the accomplishments of others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and performance required. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Collegiate coaching and/or playing experience preferred.
- Proven leadership ability.
- Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, student-athletes, and potential recruits and their families.
- Excellent communication, written and oral skills
- Demonstrated commitment to NCAA Division II guidelines and regulations.
