Preferred Education
Two (2) years of higher education, or equivalent.
Preferred Experience
Previous coaching experience.
Language Statement
We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.
Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:
Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane’s commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Equivalency Statement:
We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.
Position Purpose:
To provide a successful, high quality and competitive experience for the student-athletes as it relates to the goals of the department and college.
Assist in developing a competitive intercollegiate Track and Field Sprints team that reflects Lane’s Vision, Mission, and Values while demonstrating a strong work ethic, high levels of integrity, and honesty.
Essential Functions:
- Assistant coaching responsibilities for Track & Field will include pre-season, in-season, post-season and out of season responsibilities.
- Coaching responsibilities include training, supervising student-athletes, maintaining a working knowledge of the rules governing the sport to be coached, maintaining statistics, assist with fund-raising and recruiting, maintaining athletic equipment, facilities and supplies, and travel.
- Provide leadership in the personal, athletic and academic development of student-athletes.
- Assist in developing strategies to actively recruit and retain an eligible Track & Field team roster of student-athletes throughout each academic year as determined in consultation with the Athletic Director.
- Assist in developing and seeking fund-raising to support the success of the Track & Field program.
- Ensure adherence to all Lane Community College, Athletics Department, Northwest Athletic Conference, and other regulatory agencies rules, policies and procedures by the Track & Field programs student-athletes, coaches and staff.
- Successfully assist in developing and implementing game strategy, position assignments and plan all practice/training sessions.
- Work cooperatively with other sport Coaches and support staff to ensure proper scheduling, gym usage and care of facilities.
- Ensure and actively promote positive reinforcement and encouragement.
- Participate and work collaboratively and respectfully in a team environment.
- Develop and apply skill assessments and evaluation methods relevant to sprinting.
- Confer with students on athletic evaluation results.
- Comply with Oregon Department of Motor Vehicle laws while driving college van/vehicles to and from events; both in the evening and daytime.
- Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.
- Other duties as assigned.
Equity and Inclusion
- Demonstrate Lane’s core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences, are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships, and are applied to all position responsibilities.
- Duties are carried out respectfully and inclusively, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status.
- Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Human Resources and Disability Resource departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities in order to provide for the success of students and staff; mentor and role model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.
- Must demonstrate an active concern for students, staff and public.
Supervision Statement:
Reports to the Dean of Health Professions, Health, Physical Education and Athletics and works under the general supervision of the Athletic Director.
Work is performed independently using previously learned knowledge and professional judgment, according to College policies and applicable laws, NWAC and other regulatory agencies.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
- Work safely; may work in inclement weather; ability to lift or transport forty (40) pounds with or without assistance; will stand or sit for extended periods of time.
- Safe operation of motor vehicle for travel and field maintenance as needed.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Expected Competencies
- Analytical Thinking
- Building Relationships
- Change Advocate
- Teamwork
- Service Mindset
- Process Improvement
- Innovation
- Supervision and Leadership
- Strategic Project Management
- Knowledge of instructional design, delivery and learning theory
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- In identification, communication and demonstration of appropriate safety practices.
- Ability to maintain a healthy and safe environment for students and staff.
- Ability to advise, motivate, encourage, explain options, and guide students in the learning process.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate professional-technical courses.
- Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to student learning.
- Establish and maintain effective working relations with faculty, students, and staff.
- Communicate effectively.
- Demonstrate organizational abilities; and understanding of time management.
- Well-rounded leadership skills.
- Strong communication abilities; and, computer skills, including word processing.
- Analyze and problems solve; write clearly and present information in concise summary reports.
- Prioritize and set long and short-term goals.
- Understand the role of the community college and the diversity of the community college student body.
- Ability to understand and carry out Lane Community College’s commitment to student success, lifelong learning, and the needs of students, staff and the public.
- Ability to understand and carry out Lane Community College’s mission and strategic agendas including College Learning Outcomes, cultural competency, and diversity.
Applicant Instructions:
Applicant Instructions
- Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties.
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV) may not take the place of any section in the application.
Required Documents
To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package:
- Application – Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.
- Resume – Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments
- Cover Letter – Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position.
- Transcripts – See instructions below.
If applicable: DD214 – Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail, or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College, attn. Jill Deneault,
[email protected], Fax: 541-463-3970
Additional Documents and Letters of reference are not accepted.
Questions?
- For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586
- For position questions contact Greg Sheley, [email protected]
How to monitor your application
- Enter [email protected] into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process.
- Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search.
Positions close at 9:00 pm.
Transcript Instructions:
- If post-secondary education is listed in your application, then unofficial transcripts are required.
Attach under “Optional Document”, fax, email, deliver or mail to:
Lane Community College
Dept. Athletics
Attn: Greg Sheley
Building 05 / Rm 205
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
Fax: (541) 463-3979
Email:
[email protected]Union Association:
LCC Education Association (Faculty)
