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Bryant & Stratton Track & Field/Cross Country Coach (part-time) in Buffalo, New York
Description
Unlock your full potential in the innovative and inclusive environment at Bryant & Stratton College. We are a career-focused, private, nonprofit college built differently to serve the needs of students, alumni, associates, employers, and the community. Founded in 1854, Bryant & Stratton College offers real-world education leading to bachelor's, associate's, and professional certificates after completion in the fields of healthcare, technology, legal, business, graphic design, and more.
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Job Responsibilities:
As Head Men’s and Women’s Track and Field & Cross Country Coach, The successful candidate will have full responsibility of administering the running programs including recruitment of qualified student-athletes, hiring and supervision of assistant coaches, planning practices and scheduling appropriate competitions under the supervision of the Director of Athletics
Recruitment of traditional students to participate in intercollegiate men’s and women’s Track & Field and Cross Country at the College
The coach is also responsible for participating actively in team recruitment activities, including on and off campus programs; assisting in the development and implementation of marketing/recruiting strategies; and supporting set office policies and procedures
The incumbent must possess the ability to exercise good judgement in establishing priorities, making decisions and problem-solving; effectively managing his/her own time and projects; and accepting or overcoming obstacles creatively and patiently
This position reports to the Director of Athletics and will supervise assistant coaches and other team staff including student managers and statisticians
To teach and uphold the mission of Bryant & Stratton College and the Philosophy of Bryant & Stratton Athletics and the core values embedded in each
Plan, develop and execute a season long plan for the student-athletes on your team;
Plan and attend all practices, scrimmages and home and away competitions
Adhere to College and Athletic Department policies both written and those established and considered customary and usual operating procedures, particularly with regard to travel and business policies
Provide and demonstrate positive support to other Department staff, teams, student-athletes, and all other Bryant & Stratton College personnel
Schedule conference and non-conference competition; secure appropriate levels of competition
Design and implement an appropriate preseason, and off-season conditioning program;
Successfully recruit quality student-athletes with proven academic achievement and athletics skills
Emphasize the academic and athletic balance to each student-athlete & member of your coaching team
Successfully retain and graduate athletic recruits
Successfully manage team dynamics and maintain professional, non-social relationship with student-athletes
Regularly communicate with the Director of Athletics, Sports Information Director, Athletic Trainers and Admissions Counselors (both in and out of season) and respond to requests for information in a timely manner
Manage and monitor sport operating & scholarship budgets; maintain equipment and uniform inventories
Supervise and evaluate assistant coaches
Represent Bryant & Stratton College positively at on and off campus events
Attend College events when requested by the Director of Athletics; Attend all department meetings
Adhere to NCAA, USCAA rules; maintain statistics and submit all information, i.e. results, statistics, award nominations (scholar-athlete, all conference, etc.) info in a timely manner
Regularly check email, voicemail and campus mailbox and respond as needed in a timely manner
Report injuries and emergencies to appropriate personnel
Report any issues with equipment, vans, facilities to the Director of Athletics
Represent the Department of Athletics positively to opponents, officials, fans and other members of the Bryant & Stratton community.
Qualifications
- Must have previous Head Coaching experience preferably at the collegiate level
SALARY:
$25,000 annual stipend
This position is not eligible for overtime.
Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
- Coaching: Advanced
Behaviors
Preferred
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Preferred
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Required
- Associates or better