Umpqua Community College is currently accepting applications for two part-time assistant track and field coaches. For more information and to apply, Click Here!

RESPONSIBLE TO: Track & Field Head Coach and Director of Athletics

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Assistant coaches provide a successful, high quality and competitive experience for the student-athletes as it relates to the goals of the department and college. Assistant coaching responsibilities will include pre-season, in-season, post-season and out-of-season responsibilities. Coaching hours vary and may include days, evenings, weekends, travel and other hours as required by the coaching schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist with coaching, recruiting, training, and supervising student-athletes. 
• Maintaining a working knowledge of the rules governing the sport to be coached.
• Maintaining statistics, athletic equipment, facilities and supplies. 
• Provide leadership in the personal, athletic and academic development of student-athletes. 
• Assist the Head Coach with fund-raising activities. 
• Ensure adherence to all Umpqua Community College, Athletics Department, Northwest Athletic Conference, and other regulatory agencies rules, policies and procedures by the program's student-athletes, coaches and staff. 
• Develop and implement sports strategy, position assignments and plan practice/training sessions upon request. 
• Work cooperatively with the Head Coach and support staff to ensure proper scheduling, field usage and care of facilities. 
• Ensure and actively promote positive reinforcement and encouragement. 
• Participate and work collaboratively and respectfully in a team environment. 
• Confer with students on athletic evaluation results. 
• Comply with Oregon Department of Motor Vehicle laws while driving college van/vehicles to and from events; both in the evening and daytime. 
• Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students. 

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• May work in inclement weather 
• Ability to lift or transport forty (40) pounds with or without assistance
• Will stand or sit for extended periods of time. 
• Safe operation of motor vehicle for travel and field maintenance as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understanding of time management 
• Well-rounded leadership skills 
• Strong communication abilities 
• Computer skills, including word processing
• Advise, motivate, encourage, explain options, and guide students in the learning process 
• Plan, implement and evaluate professional-technical courses 
• Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to student learning 
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with faculty, students, and staff 
• Communicate effectively 
• Demonstrate organizational abilities 
• Analyze and problems solve 
• Write clearly and present information in concise summary reports 
• Prioritize and set long and short-term goals 
• Understand the role of the community college and the diversity of the community college student body.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• One (1) year of competition experience in cross country and/or track and field at the collegiate level OR Two (2) years of experience at the high school level or equivalent. 
• Previous coaching experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within one (1) month of hire. 
• Ability to possess a valid Oregon driver's license and a clean driving record.
• A current and valid driver's license and the ability to pass the online driving test for Oregon Motor Pool and Lane Motor Pool within one (1) month of hire. 
• Knowledge/experience in competing or coaching Shot Put, Discus Throw, and Hammer Throw OR Long Jump, High Jump, and Triple Jump.

Preferred (Not Required) Qualifications: