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Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
20111194-2
Job Title
Head Coach - Bass Fishing
Pay Rate
Job Category
Staff
Department
CAMPUS LIFE
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The Head Coach of Bass Fishing is primarily responsible for the development and administration of the bass fishing team. This position recruits, selects, develops, and mentors students on the bass fishing team. The primary focus is on the students' academic success, teaching the sport of bass fishing and development as good citizens and representatives of the College. Develops preliminary budget, schedule, training, travel and equipment needs. In conjunction with the Director of Campus Life, works to establish fundraising goals and promotional visibility of the College. This position is paid $12,600 in equal bi-weekly payments.
Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree
• Competitive fishing experience at a collegiate level
• Valid Driver's License
• CPR/AED Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of competitive fishing regulations for Bassmaster, Major League Fishing, and ACA tournaments
• Strong communication, motivational and organization skills
• Team-building abilities and working in a collaborative environment

Other Information
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruits and maintains a roster of eligible student anglers, Coordinates with Admissions for prospective anglers. Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport, and/or attends regional combines and other events for recruiting purposes
• Coaches and instructs anglers, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques.
• Communicate and meet with team or anglers
• Build and maintain relationships with high school fishing coaches and related programs.
• Develops competition schedule and coordinates team travel
• Manage social media account for the team, ensure adherence to SMC brand identity and guidelines
• Follows and maintains procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Ensure proper maintenance and care for College boat and equipment.
• Responsible for proper budget management and for prompt submissions of accurate expense information and receipts
• In collaboration with the Interim Director of Campus Life, coordinates fundraising efforts, including volunteering, sponsorships, and other events
• Follow Bassmaster, Major League Fishing, and ACA rules and regulations
• The duties listed in this job description are not all-inclusive, but a list of the major responsibilities. Additional duties not noted in the job description may be assigned by a supervisor

Special Instructions to Applicants
Physical Requirements
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. The physical activity of this position.A. Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
B. Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces
C. Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
D. Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
E. Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
F. Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
G.Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
H.Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
I. Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
J. Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
K.Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
L.Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position
M.Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
N. Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
O.Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
P. Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Q. Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
R. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
2. The physical requirements of this position.
Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
3. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision.The employee is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures
4. The conditions the employee will be subject to in this position. (Please check all that apply)A. The employee is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
B. The employee is subject to outside environmental conditions. No effective protection from the weather.
C. The employee is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
D. The employee is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
E. The employee is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the employee to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
F. The employee is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
G. The employee is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
H. The employee is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
The employee is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.
Close Date
08/30/2026
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