GBCC Part-time - Head Men's & Women's Track & Field Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Position Announcement: Head Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Coach – Part-time

Great Bay Community College (GBCC) invites applications for the position of Head Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Coach to begin recruitment of student athletes immediately and in person coaching duties to begin in the Fall of 2025. This is a part-time stipend position that reports to the Director of Athletics. GBCC Athleticsl is a member of the Yankee Small College Conference and the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA).

The Track & Field program at GBCC participates in the Spring semester. Duties include, but are not limited to: all aspects of coaching and administrating a collegiate track & field program; the successful recruitment and retention of quality student-athletes; scheduling practices; assist with the oversight and management of facility relationships; hiring and supervision of assistant coaching staff; driving team vans; and assist with team fundraising initiatives.

Successful candidates should have a background as either a player or coach at the collegiate level or demonstrated coaching experience at the high school level. Candidates with the ability to recruit student athletes successfully and to lead in all facets of coaching a track and field team will be considered.

Great Bay Community College Head Track & Field Coach Job Description
• Coach the Great Bay Community College track & field team, providing guidance to players' academic and athletic experience.
• Recruit male and female student athletes
• Monitor student athletes' academic progress, providing appropriate academic supervision to ensure student success and completion of degree or certificate requirements.
• Assist in developing meet schedule (out of conference schedule)

Additional General Duties
Ensure compliance with all rules, regulations, and policies outlined in the Great Bay Community College Athletic Department Coaches Handbook as well as USCAA & YSCC by laws.
• Demonstrate continued professional growth by staying current in and expanding knowledge of track & field coaching techniques through a plan of professional development.
• Attend scheduled athletic contests, attend professional conferences and required institutional meetings, assist with game management as necessary and other duties as assigned.
• Support College leadership in developing departmental goals and objectives as part of the institution's continuous improvement cycle; includes participating in the college wide
accreditation process by preforming departmental planning, assessment, and improvement to meet core theme objectives and contribute to mission fulfillment.
• Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A minimum of an Associate's Degree
Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job:
1. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter.
2. Ability to effectively communicate orally with groups and/or individual, and deal with peers, the public and the community in a positive, empathetic and professional manner.
3. Working knowledge of and a commitment to intercollegiate track & field rules and regulations. Demonstrated success in recruiting a full roster of athletes.
4. Ability to follow established procedures and work independently to accomplish those procedures.
5. Ability to plan, organize, and carry out activities independently. Strong time management skills to support efficient work production and meet deadlines.
6. Ability and willingness to manage a flexible work schedule with self-discipline, including travel, various hours and possible weekends/evenings, as well as work-days at other College locations.
7. Ability to model and ensure diversity and cultural competency in all position responsibilities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, social class, sexual orientation, ability, nationality, age, language, origin, or employment status. Ability to work effectively and sensitively with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives, and abilities.

Please contact Brian Scott, Director of Student Engagement and Athletics if you need additional information at bscott@ccsnh.edu

For more information on GBCC Athletics visit our website at www.gogreatbay.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to
bscott@ccsnh.edu or mail to:

Great Bay Community College 320 Corporate Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801 Attention: Brian Scott, Director of Athletics

GBCC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer & Educational Institution