Assistant Coach, Track & Field/Cross Country

REPORTS TO:  DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

STATUS: FULL-TIME, EXEMPT, SALARIED

Lake Erie College, a small, co-educational, four-year, independent liberal arts college located in Painesville, OH, 30 miles east of Cleveland, invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Coach, Track & Field/Cross Country.  Lake Erie College is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). The Assistant Coach, Track & Field/Cross Country is responsible for recruiting, organization and supervision of the college’s track & field and cross-country program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organizes, in conjunction with the head coach, all aspects of the program, including facility, meet, practice and operational issues.
• Serves as recruiter for the sport of track & field and cross country, identifying and evaluating potential students with that interest and organizing their recruitment in conjunction with the Office of Admissions.
• Works closely with the promotional and fundraising efforts of the athletics department.
• Projects and promotes an inclusive education with the highest standards, where student-athletes are empowered to leave lives of personal significance and professional success as global citizens.
• Acts as an ambassador of the College and conducts oneself in a positive manner to heighten the awareness of the institution to all of its constituents.
• Operates within the mission of the College and athletics department to ensure a full NCAA DII student-athlete experience.
• Acts as a visible person to represent the College in a positive manner and to heighten the awareness of the institution to all of its constituents.
• Assists in all phases of coaching for designated sport’s team.
• Scouts and evaluates potential recruits. 
• Works closely with the promotional and team fundraising efforts.
• Helps promote visibility and awareness of the designated sport’s program.
• Handles laundry as prescribed by head coach.
• Assists with athletes’ study hall coverage and coordination.
• Assists with all game setups and operations.
• Other duties as assigned Head Coach, Track & Field/Cross Country or Director of Athletics.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management, business or related field preferred.
• Must have demonstrated ability to recruit prospective student-athletes.
• Prior NCAA DII Track & Field/Cross Country playing or coaching experience preferred.
• Must have strong team-building and management skills.
• Growth and “doer” mindset and institutional teamwork ethic.
• Creative, strategic, thoughtful, and has a sense of humor.
• Must have ability to work across academic and administrative departments in a cooperative manner.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to supervise respective staff, as well as understand the student-athletes' commitment to academics, is a must.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and the community.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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