Assistant Women's Gymnastics Coach

University of Denver•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At the Division of Athletics, we build Pioneers for life through excellence, character, and connection. We operate with a competitive and academic championship mindset; and we create and foster a winning culture every day. Inspired by our location in the Rocky Mountain West, we always find a better way forward; we work with optimism, passion, grit, and integrity. We forge lasting relationships one interaction at time; and our value to the University of Denver is the degree to which we offer connection points to a broad community. That's why were always looking ahead, and not just to the next championship. Were always looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a life and career you're proud of. The University of Denver has a proud athletic tradition that compliments the schools academic endeavors. In its history, DU has won 36 national championships and enables student-athletes to compete on 18 Division 1 teams. The Pioneers pursue championships, excel academically, and represent both the University and their respective conferences to the best of their abilities. Position Summary The Assistant Gymnastics Coach supports the Head Coach in the administration of all aspects of the program, including, but not limited to, coaching, recruiting, event scheduling, supervision of program personnel, budget management, student-athlete academic success and mentoring, team travel, equipment, meals, technical and video logistics (software), marketing, and compliance with NCAA and Big 12 rules/regulations. The Assistant Coach will embrace and model a positive coaching philosophy and associated techniques, insisting on a culture of respect and positive communication, as well as collaboration with internal departments of the division and the university. The Assistant Coach will also demonstrate an on-going commitment to the principles of inclusion through hiring practices, training and development programming, campus collaborations, or involvement and participation in university/divisional inclusion projects and initiatives. Essential Functions Recruit quality student-athletes capable of pursuing a baccalaureate degree and achieving an exemplary graduation rate while managing a cost-effective and administratively efficient program Demonstrate excellent teaching and coaching competencies with regard to: sport skill instruction, motivation, and tactical strategies, while also designing a competitive schedule that maximizes student-athlete development and performance Provide leadership in the personal development of student-athletes by projecting a positive and professional image, including opportunities for social, emotional, and academic development that align with the University’s 4-D experience model Coordinate various aspects of the program, including daily operations: team travel, recruiting logistics, equipment, meals, technical logistics of current and proposed software packages, etc. Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior about adherence to NCAA, Conference, University, and the Division of Athletics rules and regulations Proactively uphold the outstanding working relationships within the Division and the University Assuming other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor of Athletics & Ritchie Center Operations

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Successful coaching experience
Successful recruiting of Student-Athlete’s committed to academic and athletic excellence

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Successful collegiate coaching experience

Responsibilities

Recruit quality student-athletes capable of pursuing a baccalaureate degree and achieving an exemplary graduation rate while managing a cost-effective and administratively efficient program
Demonstrate excellent teaching and coaching competencies with regard to: sport skill instruction, motivation, and tactical strategies, while also designing a competitive schedule that maximizes student-athlete development and performance
Provide leadership in the personal development of student-athletes by projecting a positive and professional image, including opportunities for social, emotional, and academic development that align with the University’s 4-D experience model
Coordinate various aspects of the program, including daily operations: team travel, recruiting logistics, equipment, meals, technical logistics of current and proposed software packages, etc.
Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior about adherence to NCAA, Conference, University, and the Division of Athletics rules and regulations
Proactively uphold the outstanding working relationships within the Division and the University
Assuming other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor of Athletics & Ritchie Center Operations