Assistant Coach, Part-time

JOB TITLE
Assistant Coach, Part-time

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics - PERA - JM

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
When a vacancy occurs, WPI Athletics will seek part-time assistant coaches for various varsity sport teams. Interested candidates must complete the appropriate applicant information online. The department will directly contact those applicants who are under strong consideration.

Please note that candidate applications will remain on file until June 30 each year.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The primary duty is to assist the head coach in providing leadership and direction for all aspects of the varsity sport program. This includes fostering a culture of compliance with NCAA rules and regulations, as well as WPI university policies and procedures. Responsibilities also include maintaining positive public relations for the program, the department, and WPI, while serving as a role model for student-athletes both in and out of competition. Additionally, the role involves assisting in the preparation of student-athletes for competition and supporting an educational environment that promotes the development of the whole student-athlete.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Collegiate coaching experience preferred
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred
• Valid driver's license required

Compensation : $500 - $7,000 per season

This posting covers coaching positions across WPI's entire Club Sports program, resulting in a broad compensation range. Pay is determined by the specific responsibilities of the sport and the coach's role with the team. This is an excellent opportunity to mentor WPI student-athletes while staying connected to the sport you love.

FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

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About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.