Assistant Coach - Cross Country/Track & Field

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Part time

Overview: Serves as a varsity assistant coach within the Department of Athletics and Recreation.<br /><br /> <p>This is a non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $18.00. This position includes paid sick leave where required by law. Eligibility, accrual, and usage will follow applicable state and local regulations.</p> <p>All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at hr@babson.edu.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Receives direction from the head coach on what aspects of the management and direction of the program this position will assist in.</li> <li>Assists in planning and coaching practice sessions and games as directed by the head coach; teaches advanced-level skills and game strategies. May be involved in other sport-specific responsibilities including but not limited to specialized skills training, documenting and maintaining records, and analyzing data and reporting findings.</li> <li>Counsels students on general and sport-related matters.</li> <li>Assist the head coach in scouting opponents to help prepare, plan, conduct, and evaluate practice sessions as required.</li> <li>Assist the head coach, as needed, in the recruitment of student athletes including but not limited to contacting high/prep school coaches to identify prospective recruits, planning recruiting trips with the head coach, attending off-campus games to evaluate athletes, and preparing and distributing recruiting information.</li> <li>May review and cut film, share that film with the Head Coach and athletes, and make recommendations based on film review.</li> <li>Complete institutional and NCAA trainings as assigned (e.g., Clery Act, NCAA Sexual Violence and Prevention, etc.).</li> <li>Assumes additional responsibilities as required.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE</strong></p> <ul> <li>Student Workers</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong>WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree.</strong></li> <li>At least&nbsp;<strong>1-3 years of previous coaching experience.</strong></li> <li>Hepatitis B vaccination and training in compliance with OSHA regulations; must maintain both throughout time in the position.</li> <li>Must&nbsp;<strong>obtain/maintain current certification in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automatic external defibrillator (AED) use</strong>.</li> <li>Must have strong communication skills.</li> <li>Compliance with all NCAA, NEWMAC, and Babson College rules.</li> <li>Contributes to a culture of inclusion and belongingness for all staff members, student-athletes, prospective student-athletes and stakeholders of the department.</li> <li><strong>Commitment to working with a diverse student body, staff, and other constituents.</strong></li> <li>Ability to envision and propose new methods to perform tasks that support ET&amp;A; take thoughtful risks; and accept new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.</li> <li>Ability to&nbsp;<strong>anticipate</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>embrace</strong>&nbsp;<strong>change</strong>; demonstrate willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.</li> <li>Must have&nbsp;<strong>strong computer skills</strong>&nbsp;including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK</strong></p> <ul> <li>Regular physical exertion, walking, and exposure to weather are required; Light lifting required (50 pounds and under).</li> <li>Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends, and to travel in person and stay overnight (for one or more nights) for all regular and post-season games, recruiting, conferences, and tournaments as identified and directed by the Head Coach.</li> <li>Must have had a valid unrestricted U.S. Driver&rsquo;s License for one year, and maintain throughout employment an insurable (as determined by the College&rsquo;s insurer&rsquo;s criteria) or a satisfactory driving record; must successfully complete and pass the College&rsquo;s vehicle training program within the first 60 days of employment; annual or more frequent review of employee&rsquo;s driving record based on the College insurer&rsquo;s criteria; and safety training as required by management.</li> <li>This position is designated&nbsp;as a&nbsp;Campus Security&nbsp;Authority&nbsp;(CSA),&nbsp;who&nbsp;by virtue of their College&nbsp;responsibilities&nbsp;and&nbsp;under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, is an individual&nbsp;to which students and employees should report criminal&nbsp;offenses.&nbsp;A&nbsp;CSA&nbsp;shall&nbsp;forward all reports in&nbsp;accordance with the College&rsquo;s reporting structure&nbsp;so they may be assessed for timely warning, inclusion in the daily crime log and inclusion in annual statistical disclosures.<br />&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>Previous college playing and coaching experience preferred.</li> <li>Experience with software/online programs related to game film (i.e., Synergy, Hudl, etc.) and roster management (e.g., ARMS) preferred.</li> </ul>