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Assistant Cross Country Coach, PT

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Finger Lakes Community College
Location
Canandaigua, NY

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Assistant Cross Country Coach, PT

FLCC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and strives to provide an environment that embodies these principles. We strive to attract talented personnel from diverse backgrounds and traditions, particularly of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, culture, religion, worldview and physical and mental abilities. As such, applicants from historically under-represented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach and is directly responsible for administering and/or assisting with the administration of all areas related to the success of a the program within the NJCAA Division III (non-scholarship) intercollegiate program and the policies and rules established by the NJCAA, Region III, the Mid-State Athletic Conference and Finger Lakes Community College.

1. QUALIFICATIONS

A. Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of study.

B. Experience: Coaching experience at the college/university or high school level. Community College experience preferred.

C. Special Skills or Requirements: Excellent communication, organizational, teaching, and supervisory skills are essential. Must demonstrate leadership, and professional behavior when working with student-athletes. Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the faculty, staff, and administration. Willingness to accept responsibility for accomplishment of program objectives under the direction of the appropriate professional staff member. Must also possess a valid driver’s license free of any major violations.

2. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for assisting in the administering all aspects of the program, including coaching, promoting, making team travel arrangements, requisitioning and maintaining equipment, supervising students, monitoring academic progress of student-athletes, and fulfilling other duties as they arise or as assigned by the Head Coach.
  • Responsible for being thoroughly familiar with and complying with all College, Department, Regional, District, and NJCAA policies.
  • Responsible for assisting in providing instruction and training necessary to create skills, techniques, and physical conditioning sufficient to enable participant to compete safely and competently.
  • Responsible for providing on-site supervision during all practice and game situations including locker room supervision.
  • Responsible for adhering to all the guidelines, policy/procedures in the department policy manual.
  • Responsible for exhibiting a high level of expertise in his or her sport and to seek professional improvement by attending clinics, seminars, and other developmental programs.
  • Responsible for treating the academic achievement and requirements necessary for progress toward a degree as a matter of the highest priority for the student-athlete, and to be sensitive to final examination schedules when scheduling practice and game competition.
  • Effectively assist the Head Coach in recruiting a sufficient number of new student-athletes to attend FLCC annually.
  • Responsible for assisting the Director of Athletics, and taking an active part in all Department fund-raising/promotion projects.
  • Responsible for representing the College on the highest professional level with dignity, integrity, and strength of character and to exhibit ethical behavior.
  • Responsible for treating opposing coaches, officials, students, and colleagues with respect and dignity.
  • Responsible for, at the conclusion of the sport season, assisting the Head Coach in developing a summary report on their specific program.
  • Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics.

    • Application Instructions:

    Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via online:

    1. Resume/Cv
    2. Cover letter

    Applications will only be accepted online.
    Address your online cover letter & resume to:
    Grace Loomis, Director of Human Resources.

    Finger Lakes Community College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission based on an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.

    Organization

    Finger Lakes Community College was established in 1965 and opened for instruction in 1967. Set on a 250-acre, park-like campus, the College is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. It is a public, open access institution dedicated to providing a quality education in a student-centered environment.

    Located in the Finger Lakes region near Canandaigua, NY, the College lies in an area known for its beautiful natural surroundings, exquisite fall foliage, Canandaigua Lake, and local wineries. In addition to the main campus, the College provides instruction at its campus centers in Geneva and Newark and at its Muller Conservation Field Station on Honeoye Lake.

    Instructional facilities include science and computer laboratories, technology-enhanced classrooms, music-recording and editing studios, a multi-media communications lab, a 900 square-foot television studio and control room, the community’s public access television station, a simulated nursing hospital station, a therapeutic massage lab, drafting rooms, a greenhouse and arboretum, fine arts studios, a music rehearsal hall, a gymnasium, and a spacious library.

    Founded: Established in 1965, opened in 1967.

    Enrollment: 6,699 full- and part-time students (Fall 2009). The average age of full-time students is approximately 22; part-time, approximately 24. Students from more than 350 different high schools in New York State and across the United States enrolled at FLCC in Fall 2009, along with students from a few other countries.

    Graduates: More than fifty-five percent of FLCC students graduate with A.S. or A.A. transfer degrees prepared for further study at four-year institutions. Others graduate with A.A.S. degrees or certificates prepared to obtain employment in their field of study.

    Special Opportunities: FLCC offers more than forty academic degree and certificate programs, honors studies, a January Plan and Minimesters, online and hybrid, travel and expedition courses, internships, high school dual-credit programs, non-credit and workforce training offerings, and Adult Basic Education/GED programs. The College also holds Joint Admissions Agreements and Transfer Agreements with public and private four-year colleges and universities that allow graduates to transfer their credits in pursuit of bachelor's degrees, receiving full junior status.

    Campus & Facilities: FLCC’s campus of more than 250 acres is located adjacent to the scenic and recreationally-rich Canandaigua community, 45 minutes from Rochester, in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. The multi-level campus includes science and computer laboratories, technology-enhanced classrooms, music-recording and editing studios, a multi-media communications lab, a 900 square-foot television studio and control room, the community’s public access television station, a simulated nursing hospital station, a therapeutic massage lab, drafting rooms, a greenhouse and arboretum, fine arts studios, a music rehearsal hall, a gymnasium, and a library complex, among others. Nature trails, outdoor classrooms, athletic fields, a modern Child Care Center, and the nationally-known Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center are located on the campus grounds. The College has Campus Centers in Geneva and Newark. The Muller Field Station, located at the southern end of Honeoye Lake, provides additional outdoor experiences.

    Student Life: Activities for student involvement and networking include the Student Corporation, Phi Theta Kappa and Alpha Beta Gamma honor societies, National Society of Leadership and Success, student publications, theatre productions, art exhibits, musical organizations, lectures, concerts, and special interest clubs.

    Intercollegiate Athletics: Finger Lakes sponsors men's baseball, basketball, cross-country, lacrosse, soccer, and track teams, as well as women's basketball, cross-country, softball, soccer, track and volleyball. Men and women participate in a nationally recognized Woodsmen team.

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    3325 Marvin Sands Dr.
     Canandaigua
    NY
    14424
    US
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