Coach Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate Degree, credential, or equivalent credits from an accredited undergraduate institution or combination of education and experience is required.
• Three or more years of experience serving as a coach in a college, high school or club setting required.
• Must be CPR/First Aid Certified, or able to obtain certification within 30 days of employment.
• Must have a valid Michigan Driver’s license with no restrictions.
• Knowledge of personal computers and software including word processing, scheduling, e-mail, and spreadsheets required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communication effectively in written and oral formats including the ability to speak before large audiences.
• Ability to add, subtract and apply concepts of basic statistics.
• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Health Promotion, or related field preferred.
• College coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides preliminary budget projections
• Recruits prospective student-athletes in accordance with JC’s strategic enrollment management targets
• Athletic and academic performance shall be considered
• Submit list of recruits for grant approval (All grants/scholarships are awarded in accordance with an approved College budget and shall be approved by the Athletic Director.
• Prepares the teams schedule
• Develops an annual on/off season plan that includes goals for the program (Athletic, Academic, Fund Development and Community Service)
• Supervision of assistant coaches, volunteers, and student-athletes (academic, practice and games)
• Fosters sportsmanship and fair play
• Coordinate practices schedules and trips
• Manage team equipment including inventory, repair, and replacement (purchasing in accordance with approved budget guidelines and purchasing procedures)
• Abide by all standards, rules and regulations of the NJCAA and MCCAA
• Conform to the administrative policies of the College and the Athletic Department
• Travel regulations - Maintain a good motor vehicle records for teams travel
• Grants Purchasing Credit card use
• Foster a positive image for the College and the Athletic Department
• Promote and track student academic performance and community service.
• Make appropriate referrals to College resources when a student is in need of academic assistance (i.e. not meeting satisfactory academic progress).
• Assure team media information is accurate, current and complete (rosters, webpages, brochures, etc.)
• Engage in athletic program fund development
• Support student athlete preparation and referral when athletic and academic transfer is the goal
• Responsible for understanding, supporting and actively demonstrating the College’s beliefs, values, mission and vision and being in agreement to be evaluated by same.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor