Track & Field Assistant Coach

Part-Time at Bemidji State University (Bemidji, Minnesota)

Posted in Division II on October 30, 2009

Bemidji State University, northern Minnesota’s university has an immediate opening for an assistant track & field coach for the men’s and women’s programs. Bemidji State is an NCAA Division II school located in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the head coach in the daily operation of the women’s and men’s track programs.

• Recruit athletes
• Determine eligibility of student athletes
• Organizes and conducts practices and strength training program.
• Organizes promotions/assignments in conjunction with Beaver Pride Athletic Support Group.

This is a half-time fixed term position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Participation in track and field at the collegiate level
• Knowledge of track and field and ability to recruit student-athletes
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Interpersonal skills to enhance interaction with athletes, peers, alumni, administration and the community
• USA Track and Field Level I and II certification
• Collegiate track coaching experience is preferred
• All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of an offer of employment.
• In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, faculty and staff driving on college/university business, who use a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to complete a Vehicle Use Agreement form and conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Faculty member should anticipate involvement in activities that support Bemidji State University’s signature themes:

• Environmental stewardship
• Civic engagement
• Global/multicultural understanding

The applicant should demonstrate a knowledge of and interest in diverse cultures and populations. Persons writing letters of reference should be advised of Minnesota’s open record law which can make such letters available to applicants upon request.

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: http://www.hr.mnscu.edu/contract_plans/documents/ifo0709.pdf

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Bemidji State University, northern Minnesota’s university, engages in new worlds of thought, embraces responsible citizenship, and educates for a future that can only be imagined. Our faculty members shape potential and thus, shape worlds. The greater Bemidji population numbers 25,000 and serves as a regional commerce and health center. We welcome 5,000 students annually. Offerings include more than 65 undergraduate majors and 13 graduate programs encompassing the liberal arts and selected professional programs. Bemidji State University is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System (MnSCU). To learn more about our distinctive University, see our web site at: http://www.bemidjistate.edu.