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Assistant Coach, STUNT

Romeoville, IL · On-site

$6.5K/mo

PAF/Position Details Position Details Position Title Assistant Coach, STUNT Position Status Limited Part-Time Budget Summary Base Pay $6,500 seasonal stipend Position Summary Information Summary The ...

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Assistant Coach, STUNT

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL • On-site

$6.5K/mo

Part-time

Posted 16 days ago

Lewis University rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

72nd of 628 rated colleges and universities

Job description

PAF/Position Details
Position Details
Position Title
Assistant Coach, STUNT
Position Status
Limited Part-Time
Budget Summary
Base Pay
$6,500 seasonal stipend
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The Assistant Coach, STUNT is a limited part-time coach position which will assist with general coaching responsibilities.
This is a seasonal position. Season is from September - April.
Responsibilities
Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration, and active support of the University's Mission in Catholic and Lasallian higher education.
The Assistant STUNT Coach is responsible for, but not limited to:
-Understanding and be able to track statistics for Lewis and opponents during games.
-Identifying and recruiting academically and athletically qualified prospective student-athletes to maintain the roster;
-Having a deep understanding of the rule book and count sheets and assist the head Coach during games of any discrepancies.
-Monitoring the student-athletes' academic performance;
-Coordinating team meals for travel;
-Coordinating distribution, collection and inventory of team uniforms, equipment and supplies;
-Driving a 15 passenger van short to medium distances
Accepting and fulfilling other duties as assigned.
As an individual employed in a coach capacity, you are subject to the regulations of the NCAA. If at any time it is determined that you are in violation of such regulations, then by the provision of the NCAA enforcement procedures, you may be subject to corrective disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Minimum Qualifications
-Strong leadership and collaborative abilities
-Proficiency with NCAA Rules and Regulations
-Ability to thrive in a diverse and growing environment
-Ability to work evenings and weekends
-Understand the nuances of STUNT as a whole.
-Valid US driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
-Bachelor's degree
-Previous college coaching experience
-Ability to multitask effectively and strong attention to detail
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Competence with computer skills -
Essential Duties
Work hours
19 or less hours per week, evening and weekend required, occasional travel
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S01775
Posting Date
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
No
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