Assistant Track Coach, Part-Time, Not Benefit Eligible, 975 Hours, S3 Career Level
Grinnell College

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Assistant Track Coach, Part-Time, Not Benefit Eligible, 975 Hours, S3 Career Level

Athletics

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGEGrinnell College is a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa and is ranked #11 on the U.S. News and World Report's list of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges.

Grinnell College is a top ranked Liberal Arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.

POSITION SUMMARYThis position will be responsible for assisting the head track and field coach with all aspects of practice, preparation, coaching, and competition planning. The successful applicant will possess an expertise in Sprints, Hurdles, Pole Vault, or the Throwing Events. The position will include limited recruiting responsibilities, primarily making occasional phone calls and meeting with visiting prospective student-athletes. This position also includes other duties as assigned by the athletic department

This role requires the candidate to travel and work nights, and weekends

-Part time 975 hours annually
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Motivate student-athletes to both athletic and academic success
• Assist head coach with planning/conducting training sessions
• Work with an event group - preferably sprints and hurdles, consideration will also be given to pole vault and the throwing events
• Set up practices

• Bachelor's degree
• Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to utilize interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate, motivate, and partner across all campus constituents
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and efficiently manage their workload
• The ability to communicate effectively utilizing various modes of communication
• Ability to effectively coach DIII track & field student athletes - sprinters and hurdlers, pole vault, or the throwing events
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of and/or experience in a residential, liberal arts college environment
• Candidates should possess an understanding of NCAA Division III and conference rules and regulations

Assistant Track Coach

Non-Exempt

Staff

Part-Time

Term

Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment.

No

S01109

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