Assistant Coach - Regional Campus Athletic Program - INR

Kent State • New Philadelphia, OH

15d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Provide assistance for men’s, women’s, and/or combined sports programs at Kent State regional campus. Help to promote programs within the university’s mission, including recruiting student-athletes. Reports to Manager, Student Activities & Services, Regional Campuses and Head Coach as designated.

Requirements

• Must be able to work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to complete KSU’s 12-passenger van and mini-bus training.
• Must be able to transport athletes to and from athletic events in university vehicles.
• Must be able to travel regionally.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Knowledge of National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) rules and regulations, plus all applicable rules and regulations associated with the sport being coached.
• Knowledge of student-athlete standard practices.
• Skill in recruiting, coaching, instructing, and training student-athletes.
• Skill in verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills.
• Skill in basic computer use, including MS Excel and Word.
• Ability to provide leadership and direction.
• Ability to manage a budget.
• Ability to analyze situations and develop solutions.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel regionally.
• Must pass a security check.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Collegiate-level athletic playing experience.

Responsibilities

• Help the Head Coach to provide leadership for the combined programs; utilize coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes' skill and teamwork; analyze teams’ performance and adjust strategies as needed.
• Assist in recruitment of student-athletes.
• Help to enforce policies and procedures for student-athletes.
• Analyze equipment needs; assist with fundraising activities to subsidize athletic program.
• Assist in developing strategies to foster athletic and academic progress of student-athletes.
• May perform public relations activities to promote the program.
• Help to supervise student-athletes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree