Pomona College

Pomona College

Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Track & Field - Pole Vault

Claremont, USA · Mid · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$15k-$20kDetected 18 hours ago
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About the role

  • ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE: Pomona College, established in 1887, is the founding college of the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate institutions and two graduate institutions in Claremont, CA, on the eastern edge of Los Angeles County.
  • Pomona College has a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum spanning the arts, humanities, social sciences, math and sciences, emphasizing critical thinking and high-impact practices.
  • Pitzer College, established in 1963, was founded as an innovative liberal arts institution, initially specializing in social and behavioral sciences, but has since expanded to other fields.

Responsibilities

  • Developing competition-day strategies and tactical planning.
  • JOB PURPOSE: The Men's and Women's Track and Field (Pole Vault) Assistant Coach will support the head coach and associate head coach in all aspects of leading a nationally competitive Division III program.
  • Capacity to positively interact with and support a culturally, ethnically, economically, and socially diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
  • They conduct sport-specific testing sessions, design and implement safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs, and provide guidance for athletes in nutrition and injury prevention.

Requirements

  • previous playing or coaching experience is required.
  • Licenses/Certificates: A valid driver's license is required or an equivalent means of reliable transportation to off-site meetings and events.
  • A valid driver's license is required or an equivalent means of reliable transportation to off-site meetings and events.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience as a coach at the collegiate or professional level of athletics.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience required
  • previous playing or coaching experience is required. Capacity to positively interact with and support a culturally, ethnically, economically, and socially diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
  • REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS: Coaches are professionals who practically apply foundational knowledge to assess, motivate, educate, and train athletes for the primary goal of improving sport performance. They conduct sport-specific testing sessions, design and implement safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs, and provide guidance for athletes in nutrition and injury prevention.
  • The Assistant Coach will work as a member of the Department of Physical Education and Athletics and support the mission, goals, and procedures of the Pomona-Pitzer Athletic Department. They will demonstrate an understanding of the role NCAA Division III athletics plays in the educational process and be able to support the unique balance which must be maintained by the successful student-athlete at Pomona-Pitzer.
  • REQUIRED HOURS AND ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS: This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefit-eligible position. The hourly rate for this role is $16.90 per hour, 15-20 hours per week, depending on the competitive season. The specific factors that the College will consider when offering a salary to an individual will include, but not be limited to education, training, relevant prior experience, and performance in prior role. All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship. As a California employer, Pomona College requires all employees to be residents of California.
  • ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
  • DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the College will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience required; previous playing or coaching experience is required.

Skills

  • REQUIRED HOURS AND ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS: This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefit-eligible position.
  • All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship.
  • As a California employer, Pomona College requires all employees to be residents of California.
  • ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential job duties of this position.

Compensation

  • The specific factors that the College will consider when offering a salary to an individual will include, but not be limited to education, training, relevant prior experience, and performance in prior role.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship.
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