Works with the head coach to oversee practices and scheduled contests to provide a positive and competitive experience for student athletes; in absence of the head coach the assistant coach assumes full responsibility for the team

Works with the head coach to develop a recruitment plan to identify and enroll student athletes that will create and sustain a successful, competitive athletic program

Works with the head coach to establish team rules and protocols and implements appropriately

Works with the head coach to foster the personal development and competitive spirit of the student athletes while supporting their educational experience

Works with the head coach to emphasize and promote academic progress, resulting in strong academic performance, retention and graduation rates

Attends recruitment trips as needed to recruit student athletes to develop a successful, competitive athletic program

Works with the head coach to supervise the team at all off campus competitions. Interprets and implements the rules and regulations of the team, the department, and the university

Provides recommendations to the head coach on team line up's and game strategy

Represents the university and team at all appropriate athletic events (e.g. competitions, conferences, and university sanctioned programs)

Works with head coach to oversee fundraising activities to provide funds for team expenses, such as traveling and team apparel

Supervises and develops the department staff, as necessary, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned

Associate's Degree or a combination of education/certification(s) and/or experience suitable for the position.

Valid U.S. driver's license

First Aid, CPR, AED certification, or willingness to attain such certification(s) upon hire

Moderate amount of experience

About Johnson & Wales University - Providence

Providence is the ultimate college town — with a thriving arts and music scene, professional sports and access to more than 380 miles of nearby coastline. With 100+ student-run clubs, NCAA Division III athletics and fully-equipped residence halls, life at our flagship campus is equally non-stop. Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

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