Drury University Springfield , MO 65802
Posted 5 days ago
Job Summary:
Assist the head coach in teaching, advising and mentoring student-athletes in accordance with NCAA, conference and university rules and regulations while: 1) creating an atmosphere where graduation is facilitated through participation in intercollegiate athletics, 2) teaching student-athletes to be productive citizens who contribute to society for life, and 3) winning championships. The primary responsibility of the position is teaching effectively in practice and competition, with an emphasis on providing additional individual instruction to student-athletes in how to perform their sport. Secondary to that primary responsibility, the position also: 1) assists the head coach with recruiting, 2) promotes an atmosphere of compliance and student-athlete academic performance, 3) assists the head coach with scheduling and budget management, 4) assists with fundraising, 5) teaches life skills to student-athletes 6) assists the head coach with sport camps as desired, and 7) engages the university and local community by building relationships with constituent group members and by personal and team participation in community service activities in a manner that will increase co-curricular learning experiences for the student-athletes. The instructional assistant coach must have a philosophy that helps the head coach maintain a competitive Division II program that values the educational and personal well-being of its student-athletes while emphasizing the university and athletics department mission, vision, core values and culture.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Required Skills/Abilities:
An understanding of, and commitment to the fundamental role that intercollegiate athletics, when properly implemented, can play in the educational development of Drury student-athletes
Possession of a basic knowledge of the sport, a basic understanding of coaching and instructional strategies, and an ability to instruct and enhance student-athlete development
Ability to recruit and retain qualified student-athletes at an academically competitive institution
Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA rules
Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
Ability to promote an atmosphere of compliance within the program and monitor the activities of individuals directly and indirectly involved with the program
Ability to work successfully with other departments and constituency groups on campus and in the community
Ability to motivate and develop student-athletes academically and athletically
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Commitment to working with multicultural populations and an awareness of issues affecting women, minorities and international student-athletes
Ability to work evening and weekend hours
Ability to travel for work-related activities (e.g., competitions and recruiting)
Attention to detail while maintaining an understanding of the big picture
Strong organizational skills resulting in the ability to prioritize workload and meet short-term deadlines on a regular basis
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Ability to assist the head coach with managing competition schedules and budgets, fundraising and teaching life skills to student-athletes
Proficiency with appropriate computer applications and general office equipment and software
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree
One year of experience teaching and coaching the sport (college coaching experience preferred)
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to stand and talk or hear.
Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to sit.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORKING AT DU HAS ITS BENEFITS:
Free tuition for your whole family
Free tickets to Drury home sporting events
Health and wellness benefits at extremely competitive rates
Free use of onsite fitness center on Springfield campus
Discounted meals and Drury merchandise on campus
Drury University