Coach current student-athletes and assist the Head Coach in the management of the overall program. Assist with recruiting and work with Head Coach, Recruiting Coordinator, and other Assistant Coaches to identify top talent for Clemson. Help coordinate team community service. Act as a liaison with career services and student organizations within the Athletic Department. Assist with other coaches and staff where additional help is needed.
JOB DUTIES:
60% - Essential - fundamentals and strategies required to compete at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics. Teaches student athletes the rules of competition. Teaches student athletes to safely compete and ensures compliance with sports medicine policies. Instructs student athletes regarding team concepts. Attends preparatory meetings and assists in designing and developing practice and race plans. Stays abreast of sport techniques, strategies, rules, and skills. Works directly with student-athletes. Effectively communicates strategies, objectives, techniques, and concepts to team members. Performs other necessary instructional and coaching duties. Meets with student-athletes to discuss goals, performance, school, video review, etc.
15% - Essential - Recruiting: Identifies and recruits quality student-athletes who have a reasonable opportunity for success both academically and athletically at Clemson. Works with Recruiting Coordinator to assist in recruiting needs. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as to attend practices and competitions of prospective student-athletes. Develops and maintains relationships with high school and club coaches. Maintains well-developed organizational and interpersonal skills. Collaborates with the Head Coach and Compliance Services with respect to recruiting evaluations, communications, and travel. Submits appropriate pre- and post- OV paperwork.
20% - Essential - Community Service Engagement and Career Development Liaison: Coordinates with the Athletic Department and team on different community service projects. Promotes the attendance and engagement of different events throughout the year. Acts as a Liaison with the Athletics Department on career resources, internship opportunities, etc.
10% - Essential - Assists the Director of Ops in team travel logistics and Home Game management.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education - Bachelor's Degree Work Experience - 1+ years of coaching
RESPONSIBILITIES:
JOB KNOWLEDGE Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to heat or cold Wet or humid Noise Vibration Overnight Travel
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hrs: 40
JOB LOCATION:
Clemson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
July 7, 2024
CLOSING STATEMENT:
Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical condition), national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.