Assistant Coach - Track & Field

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, an NCAA Division III member and a member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, invites applications for the part-time position of Assistant Track & Field (Sprints/Jumps) Coach!   

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the sprints and jumps coach by providing guidance and instruction to the student-athletes
• Adhere to and enforce all policies and procedures of the athletic department and institution, as well as the GNAC and NCAA
• Coordinate with the athletic training staff and the strength and conditioning coaches
• Ensure the safety for all by following prudent protocols during practice, as well as through careful monitoring of the equipment and facilities utilized by the team
• Assist in the recruiting of prospective student-athletes, particularly in the jumping events
• Ensure full compliance with NCAA guidelines in all aspects of the recruiting process
• Complete all required departmental and institutional training and certification programs and participate in available professional development opportunities
• Assisting the Head Coach in all phases of the sports program
• Assisting in recruiting
• Adhering to and enforcing all policies and procedures of the Department of Athletics and College

SCHEDULE EXPECTATIONS:

• The indoor track and field season begins in late October/early November and ends in early March
• The outdoor track and field season begins in late March and ends in early May
• Practices are typically from 3:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday, however, some flexibility is necessary due to indoor facility usage from other athletic teams when using off campus facilities during the winter
• Most track & field meets are on Saturdays while a couple are on Sunday

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Prior coaching experience is a priority; college experience preferred, but not required
• First Aid, CPR, AED (these can be completed after hire, but should be completed prior to the season)

Required Trainings (to be completed upon hire):

• Bloodborne Pathogens & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Hazard Communication & The Global Harmonizing System
• Working Conditions in Hot & Cold Environments

About Saint Joseph’s College of Maine

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Joseph’s College is Maine’s only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, the 460-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students. In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Joseph’s College provides certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program. 

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine seeks to attract, retain, and develop personnel who support its mission and are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley, it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:

• to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;

• to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;

• to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;

• to welcome the perspectives, cultures, and abilities of all people of good will, especially the disenfranchised;

• to value and respect the contribution of each member of the community;

• to reach out beyond the College’s boundaries to serve the needs of others with compassion and mercy;

• to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers’ compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or  misconduct should contact Joy Pulsifer, Title IX Coordinator ([email protected], 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).

In order to be considered for the position, submit a cover letter and resume electronically by clicking on “Apply.”  Be sure to also read and sign the Pre-Employment Statement. Offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check. Specific questions may be emailed to: [email protected] or call 207-893-7757.