Position Information

Position Information

Position Number 517030
Working Title Assistant Coach - Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track
Job Title Assistant Coach 1
Job Type Full-Time
Department Mens Cross Country
Job Purpose
Assistant coach for men's and women's cross country/track.

Essential Functions
Assists the head coach with all aspects of the cross country/track program including home meet management, travel logistics, maintaining countable athletically-related activity (CARA) logs and practice schedules, maintaining social media accounts, practices and conditioning, player development, recruiting, public relations, and supporting the academic development and graduation of student-athletes. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Proven record of successful cross country/track coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level. Education and experience necessary to perform all the functions of a Division I Assistant Cross Country/Track Coach. Commitment to adhere to NCAA and OVC rules and regulations as well as University policies and procedures.

Beyond meeting minimum requirements, candidates will be evaluated in terms of how their experience and education have prepared them for Division I assistant coaching including the academic development and graduation of student-athletes, promoting the welfare of student-athletes, recruiting, practice, conditioning, player and public relations, and fundraising. Coaching philosophy must complement the philosophy of the head coach.

Preferred Qualifications
Three to five years of experience as a collegiate multi or jumps athlete or coach. Experience with APR, academic success, and student retention. Experience with computer software programs such as MS Office. Valid commercial driver's license.

Work Hours

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits Information
The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.

Posting Details

Posting Date 08/20/2018
Screening Date 08/30/2018
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references at the time of application. A copy of transcripts will be required at the time of interview (official transcripts required upon hire). Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. List of References

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts
2. Transcripts 2
3. Other Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a proven record of successful cross country/track coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have the education and experience necessary to perform all the functions of a Division I Assistant Cross Country/Track Coach?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * How did you hear about this job opportunity?
   (Open Ended Question)

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