The assistant coach supports the head coach for their assigned sport(s). In that support role, the assistant coach is responsible for helping to operate a program for student-athletes, who have differing abilities and skills, that pursues our complementary goals in Athletics of striving for athletic excellence and developing Christian character. Education Required BS/ BA in appropriate field Education Preferred Masters degree Experience Required 1 year coaching experience Experience Preferred 1 ... more details
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The assistant coach supports the head coach for their assigned sport(s). In that support role, the assistant coach is responsible for helping to operate a program for student-athletes, who have differing abilities and skills, that pursues our complementary goals in Athletics of striving for athletic excellence and developing Christian character.
Education Required
BS/BA in appropriate field
Education Preferred
Masters degree
Experience Required
1 year coaching experience
Experience Preferred
1 year coaching experience in higher education and playing experience
Skills, Characteristics Required for Position
• Ability to coach, teach, and train student-athletes in skills and strategies specific to their sport • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the stages of student development and the importance of holistic education • Ability to establish appropriate and effective mentoring relationships with student-athletes • Ability to be a supportive team player within the department and the University • Ability to communicate effectively • A working knowledge of computer programs and systems.
Special Working Conditions
Expected to work weekends and evenings as needed
Driving Requirements
N/A
Essential Employee
N/A
Primary Duties
1. Analyze performance and instruct athletes in skills, techniques and strategies in preparation for competition and during contests. 2. Assist the head coach, as directed, in the coordination of general administrative duties (including budgeting, game scheduling, travel plans, meeting requests for information, hiring of officials, and business procedures). 3. Communicate with the athletic trainer, sports information director, facilities assignor, and department administrators as directed by the head coach. 4. As directed by the head coach, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate recruiting and scouting activities. 5. Assist, as directed by the head coach, the Associate Athletics Director for Facilities and Equipment in matters for which s/he is responsible including ordering and inventorying of equipment, and maintenance and use of facilities for contests and practices. 6. Adhere to and follow all rules and guidelines of Messiah University, Middle Atlantic Conference and the NCAA. 7. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
Secondary Duties
1. Other duties as assigned
Supervises: # of Administrative
0
Supervises: # of Staff
0
Supervises: # of Student
0
Posting Date
07/09/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Deadline
Diversity
Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.
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