Coach

The Assistant Coach (part‑time) will assist the head coach by teaching advanced skills and techniques in the respective sport. Assist with daily practice planning and implementation. The coach will coach student‑athletes during practices to improve skill proficiency and team concepts. The assistant coach will provide feedback and analysis of competition, mentor student‑athletes for personal, academic, and athletic growth, and recruit student‑athletes to help meet program goals. Salary $4,000 – $10,000 Sports Men’s Sports: field hockey, baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, cross country/track & field Women’s Sports: rugby, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, cross country/track & field, volleyball Essential Functions Teaching, coaching, and mentoring student‑athletes Set up and tear down of facility for practice and competition Practice and game analysis Recruiting student‑athletes on and off‑campus Other Duties & Responsibilities Assist in the teaching and supervision of student‑athletes Demonstrate competence in sport skill instruction Conduct small group and large group practice sessions under the direction of the head coach Assist with recruiting prospective student‑athletes under the direction of the head coach Adhere to all sport governing, department, and institutional rules and protocols Demonstrate sincere interest in the personal, academic, and athletic growth of student‑athletes Exhibit supportive and cooperative behavior pursuing sport program goals set by the head coach Demonstrate leadership ability and professional behavior Effectively complete tasks assigned by the head coach or full‑time assistant coach Maintain a safe working environment within and around facilities and equipment, including obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information for hazards associated with work environment Participate in safety training and comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols Attend all required trainings Have highly effective written and oral communication skills Commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and possess cultural competence and respect for diverse identities and experiences Contribute to overall success of the university by performing other duties as assigned Have a valid U.S. driver’s license Be able to work evenings and weekends Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred Must have played or coached the sport at the collegiate level for at least two years Strong communication skills Willingness to take initiative Awareness of and sensitivity to unique social, cultural, and economic circumstances of others Highly reliable, flexible, and adaptable Knowledge of and ability to use sport‑related technology is an asset Equal Employment Opportunity Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr