Head Track & Field Coach, Men & Women chez HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Description

SUMMARY

The Head Track & Field Coach is responsible for the coordination of the total Men's and Women's Track & Field programs of the College.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

-Attend coaches' meetings and clinics for professional growth.

-Attend other professional meetings as necessary.

-Provide a minimum of three hours in-service training for staff.

-Conduct staff meetings as necessary.

-Hold pre-season meeting with student-athletes to discuss philosophy of the program and inform them of responsibilities and regulations.

-Be familiar with and follow the policies of Highland Community College, the NJCAA, and the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference.

-Submit forms to athletic director as required by NJCAA, the Jayhawk Conference, and HCC regarding eligibility roster, players addresses, accident reports, etc.

-Report scores and statistics to KJCCC and press as required.

-Be responsible for all recruiting activities of the Men's and Women's Track & Field programs.

-Supervise student-athletes in the areas of academic achievement and assist in player placement.

-Assume responsibility for conduct and well-being of all team members.

-Remain until all participants have left facilities or designate a responsible person to remain.

-Teach sportsmanship and set an example of good moral and physical behavior.

-Work continually with the Athletic Director and other coaches to observe, evaluate and upgrade the total athletic program.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises one full-time employee in the Track & Field program.  May also supervise student workers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and hiring in accordance with Human Resource procedures; training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employee; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.  Related experience and/or training desired.  Computer experience desired.  Experience in prevention and care of athletic injuries desired.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record with no major infractions in the last five years.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, employees, or members of the general public.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.