Powerlifting Coach

HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE • Highland, KS

11d

About The Position

Highland Community College (HCC) is seeking applications for the position of Head Powerlifting Coach. Position Information Powerlifting is a strength sport that consists of three lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift. This position will use existing equipment and facilities to recruit, train, and retain students as the head coach of both men's and women's powerlifting teams. Nature of Work This position reports to the Athletic Director. This is a professional coaching position, and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of affiliated national, regional, and state intercollegiate athletic associations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Willingness to enforce institutional policies and procedures.
• Ability to coordinate with campus personnel to resolve problem conflicts.
• Valid driver's license without any major infractions the previous five years.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, community members, and employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Related experience and/or training desired.
• Computer experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Recruit quality prospective student-athletes and ensure timely submission of their academic records for admission.
• Participate in recruitment and designation of scholarship athletes.
• Plan coaching and practice sessions.
• Coach team members individually and in groups and demonstrate lifting techniques.
• Promote the athletic program and specific sports through community events, public speaking, fundraising, and marketing.
• Ensure adherence to all Association, Conference, and College rules by athletes and supporting staff.
• Monitor academic progress and status of team members, implementing action plans through appropriate staff when needed.
• Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student-athletes to support the image and reputation of the athletics program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees