Head Power Lifting Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Independence Community College is seeking a team-oriented professional to lead our men's and women's powerlifting teams under the leadership of the Athletic Director. This position is responsible for the administration of the College's powerlifting program including the recruitment of student athletes, team-scheduling and programming, public relations. academic support, and the retention of student athletes. Travel is required.

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Qualified candidates must have significant and successful coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level with head coaching experience highly preferred. Requires a person with a strong commitment to academic and athletic excellence, and a dedication to instilling the core values of ICC into their coaching style and expectations of players.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse student population.
• Ability to perform work beyond a standard 40-hour work week when workload required.

• Lead the recruiting process of prospective student athletes of the men's and women's powerlifting teams. Assist them through the College admissions and enrollment process. Provide continual contact with prospective student athletes. Coordinate the process for signing each student athlete's letter of intent once they commit to ICC.
• Recruit student athletes that are a good fit for the College and the athletic program. Meet enrollment targets including the retention of student athletes.
• Work as a member of a recruitment team through support of the processes and goals of the admissions, financial aid, and business offices. Streamline enrollment processes to provide and efficient and smooth transition for the prospective athlete. Provide for strong public relations both internally as well as to external constituencies.
• Provide leadership and direction to the athletic team as well as to the individual needs of the team members. Work toward team unity as well as the general unity of the College. Initiate and follow team program and schedule that is consistent, reasonable. and effective for the student athlete and the team. Provide regular support and direction to student athletes. Make retention of student athletes a goal and priority.
• Collaborate with other coaches in the Athletics Department. Work to achieve consistent outcomes for goals across all ICC teams.
• Develop a team budget and manage team expenses throughout the year. Adhere to all College guidelines.
• Provide support to all student athletes, including a strong emphasis on academic achievement. Mentor student athletes to represent the College well on campus and in the community.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions after full disclosure by the employee.
• This position generally requires light work with occasional listing of up to 30 pounds or more, carrying supplies and or equipment.
• This position requires the ability to sit, stand or walk for extended periods and various periods of time.
• This position requires the ability to effectively learn new computer programs and applications and the ability to effectively troubleshoot changing computer software issues.
• This position requires the ability to communicate clearly with individuals as well as small or large groups.
• This position requires excellent comprehension of the English language.
• This position requires that work is generally performed in an indoor setting, in an office or a classroom environment, which combines standard office equipment such as copier, phones, computer and printers. The noise level is the work environment is usually low to moderate.