Club Coach, Campus Recreation

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Job Description Summary

The Head Club Coach will execute practice plans and support student leadership. Club teams are student-led by Wake Forest University students and manage the team. Club Sports programming promotes student development, positive co-curricular experiences, and positive representation of the university. This position requires evening and weekend work.

Job Description

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Currently recruiting:

• Men's Rugby
• Women's Rugby
• Cycling
• Softball
• Tennis

Essential Functions:

• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.
• Manage and supervise sport activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
• Work with the members of the club to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall development of student athletes
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Communication with constituents, parents/alumni, team doctor, Sport Programs
• department, and vendors to ensure team is well supported
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Sport Programs Coordinator

Other Functions:

• Complete club sport trainings or University trainings when required

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Requires rules knowledge and regulations of league and requirements
• Previous experience as a player or coach
• Attend practices and games from late August - April

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

Part time

Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.  

 

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact

AskHR@wfu.edu

 or (336) 758-4700.