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Assistant Track and Field Coach

Employer: Alma College
Location: Alma, MI

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Administrative Jobs: Institutional & Business Affairs, Athletics
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Assistant Track and Field Coach

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salaried; Exempt; Administrative; 10 months

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

SUMMARY:

The Assistant Track and Field Coach- Sprinters/Hurdlers position is fully responsible for coaching and training Alma College student-athletes in the sprinting and hurdling events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Develop and Conduct all workout schedules. Adhere to all department and college policies and procedures as well as the rules and regulations of the MIAA and NCAA. Work closely with fellow coaches to develop recruiting strategies and a pool of admissible prospects. Maintain good relations with parents of prospective and current student-athletes. Responsible for helping with administration and set up of the Scottie Classic Track and Field Meet in the spring as well as many MIAA events that may be a part of our rotation or high school events that may occur using our campus facilities. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree. Knowledge of NCAA Division Ill and MIAA compliance and conference rules. Ability to work evenings and weekends, along with travel. A valid driver’s license and good driving record. Ability to communicate effectively with various groups and individuals. Ability to manage multiple tasks. Ability to fulfill essential functions of the position.

Interested candidates must submit an Alma College application and a cover letter, current resume, and the names of three professional references, via email to Matt Chovanec, Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Coach at careers@alma.edu. The Alma College employment application can be found at https://www.alma.edu/live/files/3956-employment-application-05012020.

Alma College is a selective, baccalaureate liberal arts college committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders. Alma’s undergraduate and graduate students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally.

Story published on November 22, 2022 Last modified on Nov. 22nd at 3:47pm by Becky Graham.

Alma College, a four-year residential liberal arts college located in the heart of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, offers a personalized education with multiple paths and experiences leading to success. A deep regard for students as individuals is fundamental to an Alma education, with small classes and many opportunities for one-on-one collaboration with dedicated faculty.

Alma College actively connects students with a world of ideas and opportunities. The Alma Commitment offers a four-year graduation promise and a pledge that each interested student can participate in an experiential learning opportunity, such as an internship, research fellowship, or study abroad, backed by $2,500 in Alma Venture funding from the college.

Alma’s attractive 128-acre campus is located in the city of Alma, approximately one hour north of Lansing. With an enrollment of about 1,400 students, Alma College employs a full-time teaching faculty of 96, of which 85 percent hold the Ph.D. or other terminal degree. Alma College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body.

Our Academic Mission

Alma College’s mission is to prepare graduates who think critically, serve generously, lead purposefully, and live responsibly as stewards of the world they bequeath to future generations.

Focused exclusively on undergraduate education, Alma College boasts a 12-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio, 41 academic majors, self-designed programs of emphasis, pre-professional programs in law and medicine, and an intensive Spring Term that provides opportunities for innovative courses, travel classes, research and internships.

More than 90 percent of Alma’s graduates go on to graduate school or are employed within six months following their graduation.

Our Community

Located in a community of 10,000, Alma College features a walkable campus with historic and contemporary buildings. The campus is a block from downtown Alma and within two hours of Michigan beaches and ski areas. Gratiot and adjacent counties feature plentiful parks, outdoor recreation opportunities, golf courses and shops.

College facilities, including the Stone Recreation Center and Hogan Center pool, offer wellness education, swimming instruction and recreational opportunities to community members and local businesses. The campus is bordered by the 41-mile Fred Meijer Heartland Bike Trail. The Alma College library, housing more than 278,000 volumes, also is a resource.

Cultural and sports events are offered throughout the year, with free admission to Alma College students, faculty and staff for most college-sponsored events. In addition to the college’s excellent fine arts programs, an active community of local artists has formed music, theatre and art guilds with a loyal regional following. Alma’s Division III Athletics program offers intercollegiate competition in 22 varsity sports.

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Employment:

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Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce

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City of Alma

http://www.ci.alma.mi.us/1/307/index.asp

Alma Public Schools