November 15, 2024

Grinnell College

Grinnell

PART TIME

Assistant Cross Country Coach, Part-time, S3 Career Level, Non-Exempt

Department

Athletics

Position Summary Information

Job Summary

Grinnell College seeks a part-time assistant coach for the men’s and women’s cross-country teams. Looking for a highly motivated candidate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact professionally with all stakeholders. Success in this role means you will be able to work both independently and as part of a team, all while providing leadership in all aspects of the cross-country program consistent with our core mission and guiding principles. This position will be responsible for assisting the head cross country coach with all aspects of practice, preparation, coaching, and competition planning. The position also includes assisting with the recruitment efforts for the cross-country programs including social media design and promotion, traveling off campus for meets, maintaining contact with recruits throughout the recruitment process via email, phone, and video calls, and helping coordinate campus visits for prospective students-athletes. This position also includes other duties as assigned by the athletic department.

This role requires the candidate to travel and work nights, and weekends.

Part time 975 hours annually @ $18.50 per hour

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the head coach in the planning and implementation of details in all aspects of the cross-country program, including coordinating travel needs (food, lodging, transportation) and set up for the home meet
Coordinates the recruitment of prospective students to Grinnell College, requiring the identification of academically qualified prospective student-athletes, ongoing communication with prospects, initiation of applications, and matriculation of prospects.
Participates in the evaluation of high school talent through high school visits, on-site competition observations at high school, regional, state, and national competitions.
Manages and develops communications with prospective students and alumni including social media management and newsletter creation
Coaches/instructs team members individually, and in groups, and demonstrates sport-related skills and techniques.
Assists with creating a team environment which allows all student-athletes to grow and develop as students, as athletes, as leaders, and as individuals, may include player counseling and related matters requiring discretion, decision making, and independent judgment.
Promote a culture of health, well-being, and safety in all aspects of the intercollegiate varsity cross country and track and field teams.
Performs other duties as assigned by Head Coach and/or Athletic Director.

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE

Grinnell College is a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa and is ranked #19 on the U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges.

Grinnell College is a top ranked Liberal Arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
One year or more experience
Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion
Ability to utilize interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate, motivate, and partner across all campus constituents
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and efficiently manage their workload
The ability to communicate effectively utilizing various modes of communication
Ability to effectively coach DIII cross country student athletes
Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of and/or experience in a residential, liberal arts college environment
Candidates should possess an understanding of NCAA Division III and conference rules and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

CPR/First Aid Certified
USATF level 1 Certification (within 1 year of employment).
Willingness to obtain USATF level 2 or USTFCCCA Specialist Certification
Work Experience: Relevant Experience (2 Years)

FLSA Category

Non-Exempt

Staff/Faculty

Staff

Employment Status

Part-Time

Employment Category

Regular

Special Instructions to Applicants

Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment.

Open Until Filled

Posting Number

S01125

Diversity Statement

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and working environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed or any other protected class. Discrimination and harassment on any of the bases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statutes is unlawful and a violation of Grinnell College policy.