Assistant Coach - Regional Campus Athletic Program - INR

Job Title:

Assistant Coach RC Athletic Program - Intermittent

 Tuscarawas Campus - New Philadelphia, OH 

Salary:

 $17.00 per hour

Basic Function:

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.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

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.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

License/Certification:

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

Student-athlete standard practices

Skill In:

Recruiting, coaching, instructing, and training student-athletes.

Verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills.

Basic computer use, including MS Excel and Word

Ability To:

Provide leadership and direction

Manage a budget

Analyze situations and develop solutions

Work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends

Travel regionally

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

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

We are looking to hire assistant coaches for men's and women's basketball, softball and baseball.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.