St. Petersburg College

Athletics Coach [ID: 54]

Position Summary:

Typical Essential Duties

Supervises and coaches at intercollegiate competition as appropriate;
Ensures compliance with all required FCCAA and NJCAA rules and regulations;
Directs training and practice program(s) for the team(s);
Responsible for maintaining appropriate team conduct;
Keeps individual and team statistics and records as required;
Supervises the academic progress of team members, and arranges for special assistance necessary to improve the likelihood of students' academic/career success;
Develops schedules and support budget recommendations within guidelines;
Makes travel arrangements for team within available resources;
Drives college vehicles to and from activities as needed;
Advises students concerning the choice of academic courses to meet their goals;
Refers students to counselor for any problem which needs to be examined other than academic, such as vocational testing, personal counseling, etc.
Assists students in registration process.
Fosters academic excellence in teaching and learning;
Serves the college through any of the following: (a) committee membership, (b) curriculum development, (c) development of innovative instruction, (d) sponsorship of student organizations, (e) representation of the college in professionally related community activities, and (f) special projects;
Supports college extracurricular functions;
Maintains currency in teaching field(s) through professional development and scholarly activities.

The classification is responsible for planning and directing the activities of an athletic team with a coaching staff of four or more full time employees. Responsibilities may include supervising a staff of full-time and part-time coaches; and performing the duties of the lower level.

Compensation: $44,319.64 - $55,399.55

Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field to assigned area. Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

Successful professional, college and high school coaching background required.

Seven (7) years coaching experience in area of responsibility.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

Considerable knowledge of the type of sport assigned.

Managerial principles;
Athletic principles;
Sporting skills in assigned area of responsibility;
Principles associated with nutrition, training, biomechanics, and body types;
Instructional methods;
Collegiate athletics rules, regulations, and requirements;
Budgeting principles;
Public relations principles;
Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

Leadership skills and mentoring ability a must;
Ability to coach and lead a team.

Monitoring and evaluating the work of employees;
Prioritizing and assigning work;
Instructing student athletes on skills and strategies in assigned athletic area;
Evaluating athletic facilities for safety and maintenance requirements;
Applying college rules, regulations, and requirements;
Implementing public relations initiatives;
Evaluating athlete strengths and weaknesses;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

Positions in this class typically require: balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to blood and other bodily fluids, extreme temperatures, and travel.

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.		Potential Frequency
1.	Manages and coordinates staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations	Daily 20%
2.	Manages the day-to-day activities of assigned athletic team, which includes: planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating projects, processes, procedures, systems, and/or standards; ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards; and monitoring and maintaining equipment, supplies, and materials.	Daily 20%
3.	Instructs student athletes on specific sporting skills on an individual and/or team basis, both on the practice field and in the classroom, which includes: determining most appropriate teaching method; providing athletes with adequate information on workouts, cross training, collegiate regulation compliance issues, and other applicable items; facilitating drills; reviewing videos; evaluating performance; and performing related duties.	Daily 30%
4.	Recruits student athletes and determines the academic probability of a student’s success by evaluating academic credentials, performance, and personality; offers scholarships to student athletes when probability of success meets specified criteria.	Daily 10%
5.	Engages in public relations and community outreach activities, including sponsorship and fundraising activities, which includes: participating in community sporting activities; soliciting funds and sponsorships from local businesses, alumni, and community members; and performing related activities.	Daily 10%
6.	Monitors an assigned budget; manages financial expenditures for assigned athletic program.	Daily 10%
7.	Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.	As Required

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.