Assistant Track & Field Coach II

Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt)
FLSA: Non-exempt
FTE: .6
Location: Thousand Oaks

University Background

The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person's dignity.

Basic Function

Reporting to the Head Coach, the position is responsible for performing assistant coaching duties and assisting the Head Coach in the management and administration of the sports program in adherence to the policies, rules, and regulations of the University, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC). The position is also responsible for assisting with the implementation and execution of California Lutheran University's summer sports camps.

Representative Duties

Serves as an assistant coach for the program; assists in coaching during athletic events; coaches scheduled practice and workout sessions; assists in the development of practice and game plans; coaches team members, individually and in groups; demonstrates game techniques; performs film review, analysis, and exchange; performs other assistant coaching duties as assigned. E
Recruits academically and athletically qualified student-athletes to meet the University's admission standards and enrollment goals. E
Ensures compliance with University, NCAA, and SCIAC obligations; maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable University, NCAA, and SCIAC rules and regulations; briefs student-athletes and monitors adherence to rules and regulations. E
Assists in implementing the academic program, including monitoring individual student-athlete progress to ensure academic eligibility. E
Serves as a designated game manager and on-site host/liaison to include (but is not limited to) duties such as opening/securing visiting locker rooms; working with game officials; set-up; crowd control; greeting participating team coaches, and officials; scheduling, supporting, and attending pre-championship meetings; volunteer coordination; facility scheduling and maintenance; general troubleshooting during the championship events; supports game management duties as needed. E
Assists with California Lutheran University's sports camps, including (but not limited to): coaching, registration management; scheduling events and arrangements; coordinating marketing efforts. E
Promotes the athletic program and specific sports through community events, public speaking, fundraising, and marketing; demonstrates community involvement through active leadership and engagement to include: participation in team-based community service projects; encouragement of student-athlete involvement in mentoring; and participation in other service programs. E
Provides general counsel, guidance, and inspiration to students regarding their overall success; promotes good sportsmanship. E
Performs other duties as assigned.

E=Essential duties

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