Student-Athlete Academic Support Specialist & Head Football Coach

Posted: 30-Dec-23

Location: Pipestone, Minnesota

Salary: Open

Internal Number: 1697

Location: Worthington, MN

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Employment Condition: Limited

Job Description:

The Student-Athlete Academic Support Specialist & Football Coach is a central figure within the Athletics Department, bridging the gap between sports and academics. This dual role is designed to ensure that our student-athletes excel both in their sport and in their studies. On the sports side, the specialist uses evidence-based training methods to improve the athletes’ skills and game understanding. On the academic side, they work closely with educational departments to provide the necessary resources and support, ensuring that athletes maintain good academic standing. Beyond just skills and grades, the specialist also focuses on character development, emphasizing values like discipline and teamwork. In essence, this role aims to produce well-rounded individuals who succeed both on the field and in the classroom.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to provide prompt, welcoming, courteous, and accurate information to stakeholders in person, on the phone, and through email and other written correspondence.
• Communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to develop, synthesize and present information to individuals and groups.
• Ability to work closely with a diverse population of students to develop relationships characterized by open communication to help students progress from enrollment to completion.
• Ability to understand and explain the educational and academic requirements necessary to be prepared for and complete college level work.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in related field
• Strong understanding of student-athlete academic challenges and NCAA regulations.
• Familiarity with higher education
• Experience working in a two-year community and technical college setting.
• Knowledge and appropriate use of software systems including, but not limited to: Integrated Statewide Reporting System (ISRS) and Microsoft Office Suite.

About:

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a student-centered, open-access community and technical college within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The college provides transfer, occupational and career programs, workforce training, educational outreach and life-long learning opportunities. The College is committed to accomplishing its mission: Dedicated to serving the varied educational needs of our diverse populations in affordable, accessible and supportive settings.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a comprehensive community and technical college with five southwestern Minnesota campuses: Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, and Worthington and learning centers in Luverne and Marshall, Minnesota. Students have the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in more than 60 disciplines.

Benefits Info:

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Desired Start Date: 02/26/2024

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About Minnesota West Community & Technical College
Minnesota West Community & Technical College is a comprehensive community and technical college with five southwestern Minnesota campuses: Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, and Worthington and centers in Fairmont, Luverne, Marshall, and Redwood Falls. Students have the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in more than 60 disciplines. The college has a long and proud history, 70+ years, of providing highly specialized technical and liberal arts/transfer majors to students from throughout the region. Our graduates are successful and can be found in area businesses and industries across southwest Minnesota, northwest Iowa, South Dakota, and beyond.
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