Education, Experience and Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field

• Experience Coaching and developing athletes who have a range of skill levels, goals and abilities (including those with high performance goals and those who seek being a team member)

• Certified as necessary

• Valid First Aid certificate (minimum Basic First Aid with CPR C/AED) - or willing

• Valid Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Experience planning and implementing training plans and competition and selection protocols

• Experience managing and coordinating an athletic program of some form

• Demonstrated ability to coach sound techniques

• Competent in current sports training technologies

• Familiar with safety rules and procedures

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), and social media

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

Club Program Management and Development

• Design and implement a program to develop athletes. This includes establishing goals, structure and direction for the program as a whole.

• Work with the Athletic Director to develop a 3-year program plan and implement.

Coaching and Athlete Development

• Coach all members of the HPU Program for the Fall and Spring Semesters.

• Establish consistent and transparent training plans and selection and athlete monitoring protocols.

• Recruits’ athletes to the program.

• Organize and maintains up to date registration, contact and medical information.

• Arranges all aspects of competitions and schedule with the Assistant AD

Communication

• In cooperation with the athletic department, maintains and disseminates information, including registration process and timelines (comprehensive of publicizing on Website and Social Media).

• Ensures that the High Point University Vision, Mission, Values and Policies (especially with regard to safety and equipment) are understood and adhered to by all athletes.

Equipment

• Informs Assistant Athletic Director of all equipment and other needs of the program.

• Liaise with Assistant Athletic Director to ensure equipment is in working order.

COMPETENCIES

• Leading People: Motivating for peak performance; promoting empowerment & developing others; Building team orientation.

• Achieving Results: Vision and goal setting; Planning, organizing, coordinating

• Personal Effectiveness: Fostering trust; Flexibility; Initiative and results orientation; Integrity and self-control

• Interpersonal: Communicating effectively & listening, understanding and responding; Teamwork and cooperation

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Candidate must have the ability to work effectively and independently with students (with minimal supervision) in a dynamic and flexible environment.

For more information about this position, please contact Associate Athletic Director for Intercollegiate Club Sports at [email protected]