Assistant Coach - Cross Country

Mid seeks individuals who: value collegiality and mutual respect; use data in decision making; are innovative; are service minded; are goal oriented; strive to continually improve themselves and their work processes; are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction.

The athletic Assistant Coach is responsible for all aspects of operation and team management including recruitment, training, coaching, and retention of quality student-athletes. The Assistant Coach must guide, develop, and provide leadership in all functions of an effective program.  The primary focus is on the academic success of our student-athletes and teaching the sport while incorporating qualities that will create responsible citizens that represent the College, positively.  The Assistant Coach follows rules and guidelines in accordance with NJCAA and MCCAA, develops preliminary travel and equipment needs. In support of the Department, the Coach is responsible for the proper use of a Mid company card and promptly submits accurate expense information and receipts.

The position requires analysis, attention to detail, responsible judgment, decisiveness, initiative, planning and organization, persuasiveness, effective oral and written communication, organizational skills, self-reliance, sensitivity, stress tolerance, commitment to the College, dependability, and a teamwork mentality.

1. Provides leadership, organizes, directs and administers all aspects of the program, in coordination with the head coach.
2. Identifies, evaluates & recruits academically prepared students in accordance with College policies, MCCAA and NJCAA regulations.
3. Provides mentoring and academic oversight of student athletes to ensure retention & graduation.
4. Encourages and nurtures success among student athletes in the areas of citizenship, academics, and athletics.
5. Instructs players on rules, regulations, use of equipment, strategies, and proper technique.
6. Organizes and manages quality practices on a reasonable schedule.
7. Determines and implements game strategies.
8. Responsible for the safety and conduct of the team while conducting the program with the highest degree of integrity.
9. Provides leadership for the team and displays good sportsmanship toward players, opponents, officials, and spectators.
10. Maintains and monitors equipment.
11. Leads and participates in efforts to raise funds for the Mid athletic programs.
12. Maintains fiscal responsibility and integrity.
13. Participates in community, campus, and athletic initiatives when appropriate.
14. Must support and initiate campus and community engagement.
15. Maintains a positive relationship with the administration, faculty, students and parents.
16. Timely submission of all required requests/paperwork.
17. Required to become certified as a Campus Security Authority; as such, adherence to all required reporting  

18. Per the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), a federal consumer protection law, your job position entails functions that meet the definition of a Campus Security Authority (CSA).  CSAs have a duty to report any crime to the College’s Clery Compliance Officer. This information may be disclosed to them directly, through third-party, or witnessed. As a CSA, you are required to complete annual training which is provided by the College. This training encompasses your role, responsibilities, and reporting obligations

19. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and strategies.
• Ability to work effectively with players, administrators, parents, and the community.
• Knowledge of collegiate sports programs, NJCCA and MCCAA rules and eligibility requirements, and compliance with NJCAA and College regulations.
• Skills in managing operations, budgeting, and supervising personnel.
• Must be well organized with the ability to handle multiple assignments as well as maintain records and files as needed.
• Problem solving and decision making skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Self-motivated and able to work without constant supervision.
• Must have working knowledge of physical education, athletic, and recreation equipment and facilities.

Education, Certification, Licensure: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Successful completion of NJCAA certification exam preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certification required (or ability to receive cert.).
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record required.
  

Experience: 

• High school head varsity coaching and/or college coaching experience preferred.
• Fundraising experience preferred

Working Experience:

• Position includes some amount of physical and emotional stress. 
• Physical exertion is sometimes required.
• Duties are conducted indoors and outdoors. 
• Noise levels during practices and games may be excessive at times.
• The duties of this position require a high degree of sensitivity to the personality characteristics of students, staff, and community.
• Frequent travel and driving is required to attend games and practices.
• Duties may require travel between, and off, campuses.
• Working days and hours may vary and include evenings and weekends.

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.  Incumbents may be asked to perform additional duties as required by his/her supervisor.

Mid Michigan College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment or the provisions of services.