Assistant Coach, Cross Country

Assistant Coach, Cross Country

Classification: Contracted Limited Term, Part-time

Compensation: $4700/year

Salary is for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, prorated based on hire date.

Application Deadline: Open until position is filled

Apply online through the “Apply” link listed below.

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting the head coach with organizing the sports program in which you are assisting. Position assists with conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist the head coach with overall team management, including but not limited to recruitment of student athletes, coordination of team practices, monitoring academic progress of athletes and preparing the team for competition.
2. Represent SC4 in a professional/positive manner on campus, in the community, and at sponsored events/contests.
3. Assist the head coach with budgetary oversight, through the Director of Athletics, to comply with Business Office requirements for documentation and control, as well as sound accounting practices.
4. Responsible for behavior and well-being of student athletes while on school-sponsored trips.
5. Work collaboratively with the head coach to maintain compliance with NJCAA by-laws and eligibility rules.
6. Act as a promotional agent for the college and team, in collaboration with the Director of Athletics, to get local, state and national recognition.
7. Assist the head coach with tracking academic progress and retention of student athletes.
8. Attend meetings as required by the Director of Athletics and/or the Senior Vice President.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's degree in a related field and/or extensive successful coaching experience at a high school varsity level or higher required. Applicant must have experience with budget oversight, student activities and a willingness to work with students in a service capacity required; Bachelor's degree preferred. Must possess strong oral and written communication and motivational skills and be able to work as a team member with the college community, to include students, staff, faculty, administration and other Athletic Teams on campus.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: This position is directly supervised by the Head Coach.

For further information, contact SC4 Human Resources at hr@sc4.edu or call 810-989-5534