Assistant Track Coach, Part-Time, Not Benefit Eligible, 975 Hours, S3 Career Level Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. To email this position to a friend, click on the Email to a Friend link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link.Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment.Posting Details Position Information Date New Hire Needed Job Title Assistant Track Coach, Part-Time, Not Benefit Eligible, 975 Hours, S3 Career Level Department Athletics Position Summary Information Job Summary ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE Grinnell College is a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa and is ranked #11 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.POSITION SUMMARY This position will be responsible for assisting the head track and field coach with all aspects of practice, preparation, coaching, and competition planning. The successful applicant will possess an expertise in Sprints, Hurdles, Pole Vault, or the Throwing Events. The position will include limited recruiting responsibilities, primarily making occasional phone calls and meeting with visiting prospective student-athletes. This position also includes other duties as assigned by the athletic departmentThis role requires the candidate to travel and work nights, and weekends-Part time 975 hours annually KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Motivate student-athletes to both athletic and academic success
Assist head coach with planning/conducting training sessions
Work with an event group – preferably sprints and hurdles, consideration will also be given to pole vault and the throwing events
Set up practices
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
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 track & field student athletes – sprinters and hurdlers, pole vault, or the throwing events
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
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FLSA Category Non-Exempt
Staff/Faculty Staff
Employment Status Part-Time
Employment Category Term
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Special Instructions to Applicants
Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment.Open Until Filled No Posting Number S01109 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.Professional References Professional References Instructions Supplemental Questions