Assistant Coach

Rochester Institute of Technology • Rochester, NY

187d

About The Position

Organizationally positioned in the division of Student Affairs, the Center for Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing an outstanding student-centered athletic experience through the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. We do so within the context of integrity and respect. The assistant coach will join an exceptional staff who strive to create an unrivaled experience that fosters the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of our student-athletes in order to prepare them for success as leaders in the global community. Reporting to the head coach for a specific sport in RIT Athletics, the assistant coach is responsible for assisting the head coach with the planning, development and the supervision of the program. These responsibilities include assisting the head coach, but are not limited to, the following areas: recruitment of academically qualified and talented student-athletes, planning and supervision of practice sessions, preparation of meet plans and coaching as assigned, player development programs, advisement/mentorship of student-athletes and maintaining a working knowledge and adherence with NCAA and league rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 1-2 years coaching experience (preferable at the college level).
• Ability to effectively communicate, problem solve, and react under pressure.
• Ability to foster relations with internal staff and student-athletes.
• Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and electronic communications skills.
• Computer proficiency using software and enterprise systems appropriate for the role.

Nice To Haves

• Playing experience at the college level.
• Knowledge of Deaf culture, American Sign Language (ASL), or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with the planning and development of the program.
• Supervise practice sessions.
• Prepare meet plans and coach as assigned.
• Develop player development programs.
• Advise and mentor student-athletes.
• Recruit academically qualified and talented student-athletes.
• Maintain knowledge and adherence to NCAA and league rules and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees