Assistant Men's & Women's Track & Field Coach

Loras College is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an educational and work environment that is inclusive, rich in diversity, and supportive of all students, faculty and staff. Individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE. Applicants must go to: https://loras.applicantpool.com/jobs to apply. Please upload: your letter of application and resume. The finalist will need to pass a background check before receiving a written employment offer.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist with recruiting and coaching the Men's and Women's Track and Field program primarily jumps coach within established college, ARC and NCAA guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with the identification, evaluation, and recruitment of potential track and field student-athletes.
• Assists in monitoring the academic progress of each track and field student-athlete in the program.
• Helps to coordinate the physical development of each student-athlete through appropriate condition, strength, and practice session.
• Stands accessible to the media, alumni, boosters, and public to publicize and promote the program, in coordination with the Director of Athletics.
• Advises and counsels student-athletes academically, athletically, and socially.
• Represents the College at American Rivers Conference meetings if necessary.
• Work home contests as event manager as assigned.
• Supports the mission and vision of the College and respects the College's Catholic tradition.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required. Master's degree preferred. Experience: Collegiate coaching experience preferred.

Other Requirements: Background in jumping events is preferred. Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association-Division III and the American Rivers Conference as they pertain to collegiate track & field. Demonstrated success in coaching track & field and recruiting quality student-athletes. Also, must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the techniques, fundamentals and drills associated with track & field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, colleagues, student-athletes, and subordinates. Ability to analyze strengths and weaknesses of the track & field program and develop problem-solving solutions. Possess a high energy level, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude. Good organizational and communication skills. Ability to represent the philosophy of Loras College to alumni, members of the Loras community, the media, and prospective students. Skilled in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Competitiveness - Willingness to strive to get ahead or to finish projects.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to collaborate effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.