Georgetown College
Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Coach – Part Time FLSA Status: Hourly
Department: Athletics Classification: Support Staff
Reports To: Head Coach
Prepared By: Human Resources
Reviewed: June 13, 2017
SUMMARY
This position’s primary function is to assist the Head Coach in directing the day-to-day activities for an intercollegiate athletics program.
EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE
- Adhere to institutional, conference and national governing bodies policies and procedures
- Act as a role model within and outside the institution
- Perform duties as workload necessitates
- Maintain a positive and respectful attitude
- Communicate regularly with supervisor about Department issues
- Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
- Consistently report to work on time, prepared to perform duties of position
- Meet Department productivity standards
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assist with recruiting, training, scouting and instructing student-athletes as necessary to build a competitive athletic program
- Monitor academic progress and take steps necessary to foster academic success and maintain eligibility
- Assist with management of program budgets within assigned guidelines
- Assist with planning and implementation of fundraising activities in accordance with institutional policies and procedures
- Assist with scheduling, including travel, officials, support personnel, etc. for practices, contests, games, or matches
- Assist with coordination and implementation of promotional activities to provide visibility, encourage attendance, and otherwise bring positive attention to the program, the Athletics Department and the institution
- Assist with camps and clinics as scheduling allows and dictates
- Attend meetings, events, seminars, conferences, etc. in support of departmental and institutional goals
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises support staff directly involved in managing the day-to-day operations of an intercollegiate athletics program. Support staff may be full or part-time, and may include volunteer and/or paid assistant coaches, student assistants, student managers and other program staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the institutional policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.