Grinnell College Hiring for Assistant Track Coach, Part-Time, Not Benefit Eligible at Grinnell, IA Full Time

Assistant Track Coach, Part-Time, Not Benefit Eligible

Department:

Athletics

Job Summary:

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGEGrinnell College is a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa and is ranked #15 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 with regards to the pole vault group. The position may also include some assistance with the recruitment efforts for the track and field program, primarily maintaining contact with recruits throughout the recruitment process via email, phone, and video calls. This position may also include other duties as assigned by the athletic department. This role requires the candidate to travel and work nights and weekends.

Part time with considerable flexibility, up to 600 hours annually, term position
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Motivate student-athletes to both athletic and academic success
• Assist head coach with planning/conducting training sessions
• Work specifically with the pole vault group
• Set up practices

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 – specifically pole vaulters
• 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

Link to Job Description:

Assistant Track Coach Pole Vault

FLSA Category:

Non-Exempt

Staff/Faculty:

Staff

Employment Status:

Part-Time

Employment Category:

Term

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

Open Until Filled:

No

Posting Number:

S00985

Diversity Statement:

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and working environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed or any other protected class. Discrimination and harassment on any of the bases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statutes is unlawful and a violation of Grinnell College policy.