A successful assistant coach at Clarkson University will assist the head coach in each of the following areas in relation to their sport: recruiting, teaching/coaching, counseling,
marketing, alumni relations, fund raising, and sport administration. It will be necessary
to prioritize and balance these activities in a manner that best promotes and advances
their sport within all Clarkson University, Liberty League, and NCAA rules and regulations.

• Promote the mission and goals of Clarkson University, the NCAA and the
• athletic department.
• Assist in recruiting quality student-athletes who will fit the academic and athletic profile for Clarkson University.
• Assist in evaluating prospective student-athletes and decide whether they are potential members of the Team.
• Assist in determining a recruiting plan for each academic year to evaluate and
recruit student-athletes to Clarkson University
• Assist in developing a teaching/coaching plan that best utilizes the strengths
(individual and collective) of the Team.
• Assist in the development of practice and game preparation plans.
• Assist student-athletes with their academic progress.
• Assist with the development of a positive image for the program.
through various media outlets.
• Assist with the compliance to ensure program compliance with all NCAA, league and University rules and regulations.
• Assist in the development and promotion of community activities including but not limited to summer camps, leagues, or community service activities.
• Assist in the development of a strength, conditioning, and nutrition program for student-athletes.
• Assist in the promotion of the success of the program, department, and University as a primary contact for Alumni.
• Establish all travel itineraries to away intercollegiate contests.
• Must be willing work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to travel as needed
• All other duties as assigned by the Head Coach

Performance of the above duties require you to be at work.

Minimal Experience: Playing at the collegiate level or Coaching at the High School level

Preferred Experience: Coaching at the collegiate level

• Tactical and technical knowledge in their respective sport
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Must be able to problem solve
• Assist in suggestions and implementing solutions
• Have teaching experience in both skate and classic techniques.
• Be capable of successfully instructing intermediate to advanced Nordic skiers
• Work well as a team member
• Ability to work as a member of a diverse community.
• Be highly familiar with current Nordic equipment and its maintenance – have great customer service skills.
• Be able to maintain good cheer in all weather conditions
• Able to work in extreme weather conditions

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records