Assistant Coach, Track and Field/Cross Country

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin’s Cross Country/Track & Field Program is a combined men’s and women’s program. Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the primary responsibility of this position is to assist in coaching student-athletes across track & field disciplines in accordance with NCAA, Big Ten, and University regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of successful coaching experience
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Ability to foster team competitive success while maintaining a strong emphasis on the personal development and academic achievement of student-athletes
• Excellent communication and organizational skills to effectively work with student-athletes, coaches, and administrators
• Knowledge of and experience with NCAA and Big Ten rules
• Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably at the Division I collegiate level

Responsibilities

• Assisting with coaching student-athletes for the track and field / cross country program as assigned by the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country
• Planning and leading practice sessions for assigned event groups
• Developing and implementing event-specific training and conditioning plans
• Supporting the development of student-athlete skills to maximize performance
• Assisting with recruiting prospective student-athletes across track & field disciplines
• Working directly with the program specialist for team travel arrangements including: Hotels, transportation, bus travel, van rental, per diem, and entry fees
• Collaborating with the in-house travel agent for team air travel
• Procuring travel advancements and reconciling travel expense reimbursements
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country

Benefits

• Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off
• Competitive insurances and savings accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Badger gear & season tickets for Badger football, men's basketball and men's hockey, and/or the varsity sports pass

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level