Administrative Skills, Athletics, Coaching, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Exercise Science, Fundraising, Leadership, Logistics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Psychology, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Regulations, Sociology, Sports Management, System Integration (SI), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Track and Field, Training/Teaching
ESSENTIAL POSITION PURPOSE
Dedicated to providing instruction and support as an Assistant Cross Country, Track and Field Coach under the guidance of the Head Cross Country, Track and Field Coach.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Interacts closely with the Head Cross Country, Track and Field Coach, athletics staff, academic success center staff, and faculty members.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Planning and delivering comprehensive Cross Country, Track and Field skill instruction through both individualized sessions and small group settings.
- Utilizing video review techniques to effectively teach and enhance Cross Country, Track and Field proficiency among students.
- Engaging in hands-on teaching and coaching during practices alongside the head coach.
- Assisting in tracking and supporting the academic progress of student athletes.
- Contributing to the cultivation of leadership qualities and the instillation of core values in student athletes.
- Maintaining a thorough understanding of and adherence to NAIA, Frontier Conference, University, and departmental rules and regulations.
- Assisting in various aspects of team management including recruiting, scouting, travel logistics, coaching during competitions and practices, and participating in public relations activities.
- Collaborating on team fundraisers and engaging in departmental fundraising initiatives.
- Assisting in the organization and execution of program-specific camps and clinics.
- Actively participating in professional memberships and seeking out opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Serving on department and university committees as needed.
- Integrating additional instructional or administrative duties as assigned, such as planning and conducting recruitment-focused camps both on and off campus.
- Willingness to undertake other tasks as delegated by the Head Coach and Athletic Director.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in related field required, such as Exercise Science, Sports Management, Sociology, Psychology or Business.
Experience
- Experience participating in cross country or track and field required. Experience in coaching cross country and distance track preferred.
Competencies
- Models a passionate commitment to the Mission, values and work of the University of Providence through self-understanding, authenticity and spiritual grounding and inspires others to bring forth their best.
- Models high standards of honesty, integrity, trust and ethical behavior.
- Balances the Common Good with the needs of the most vulnerable in decision-making.
- Delivers results by implementing with persistence, and follows through on both strategic and tactical objectives.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity while driving for results.
- Is reflective and instills trust through openness, respect and honesty with others at all times.
- Is nimble and flexible, and manages competing priorities effectively.
- Provides superior customer service and motivates others to ensure the same customer-focused intensity.
- Handles conflict effectively.
- Proven ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels of the organization in a courteous and cooperative manner.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to foster a cooperative and collaborative work environment.
- Proficiency with automated and integrated software systems and Microsoft Office products.
- Maintains strict confidentiality.
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University of Providence