Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Assistant Coach

Job Posting Location:

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title:

Job Description:

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. Pitzer’s academic programs emphasize social justice, intercultural understanding, and environmental sensitivity. The 21 varsity Pomona-Pitzer Athletic teams comprise of students from both colleges, and compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) and the NCAA Division III. The Colleges have a combined enrollment of 2,600 students.

JOB PURPOSE:Responsibilities include assisting the head coaches with:

• Organization and implementation of practice plans and instruction for Cross Country distance running
• Developing competition-day strategies and tactical planning
• Assessing and recruiting potential student-athletes
• Assessing competition sites and creating scouting reports
• Assisting with home meet hosting duties
• Camp and clinics operations
• Supporting player communication and feedback
• Overseeing team equipment
• Assisting with management of social media accounts

Assistant should be familiar with, and work to remain compliant with, college, SCIAC, and NCAA DIII rules and procedures. The department is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

Licenses/Certificates: A valid driver’s license is required or an equivalent means of reliable transportation to off-site meetings and events.

Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience as a coach at the collegiate or professional level of athletics.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Qualified applicants must submit the following materials: current cover letter, current resume, name and contact information for three professional references.

REQUIRED HOURS AND ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS:  Temporary, part-time, non-exempt position. The hourly rate for this role is $16.90. Hours will vary throughout the year and are negotiable within a range of 20-35 hours expected during 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.  All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship.

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.