Assoc Head Coach Cross Country/Asst Coach Track and field

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Under the direction of the Head Coach and in accordance with all NCAA, Conference, State and Institutional rules and regulations this position will assist the head coach in all phases of a Division I Track & Field/Cross Country program, specializing in coaching the cross country and distance student-athletes. Duties will include teaching the technical aspects of the sport, developing student-athletes athletically, assist with recruitment of prospective student-athletes including but not limited to engaging in official and unofficial visits, electronic and phone correspondence with prospective student-athletes, and traveling to meets and competitions where prospects are competing. This position will assist the head coach and the academic staff in monitoring the student-athletes academic progress, work closely in conjunction with the head coach to manage athletic scholarship spending for distance group, and support the head coach with administrative responsibilities. This individual must know, recognize and comply with the laws, policies, rules and regulations governing University and its employees, and the rules of the National Collegiate Athletic Association ("NCAA") and the applicable Conference, as now constituted or as they may be amended during the Term of employment. Employee shall take all reasonable steps to endeavor to ensure that all any employees for whom Employee is administratively responsible, comply with aforesaid policies, rules, and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
3 years collegiate coaching experience in cross country/distance
Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules

Nice To Haves

USATF Level 1, 2, or 3 certification
USTFCCCA Academy Coursework
Demonstrated success with collegiate cross country/distance program

Responsibilities

Organizes and administers intercollegiate sports.
Supervises staff and/or has budgetary responsibility.
Conducts practices.
Identifies and recruits qualified student-athletes.
Develops competitive schedules.
Coordinates team travel.
Ensures compliance with governing rules and regulations.
Teaches the technical aspects of the sport.
Develops student-athletes athletically.
Assists with recruitment of prospective student-athletes including engaging in official and unofficial visits, electronic and phone correspondence with prospective student-athletes, and traveling to meets and competitions where prospects are competing.
Assists the head coach and the academic staff in monitoring the student-athletes academic progress.
Works closely in conjunction with the head coach to manage athletic scholarship spending for distance group.
Supports the head coach with administrative responsibilities.
Knows, recognizes and complies with the laws, policies, rules and regulations governing University and its employees, and the rules of the National Collegiate Athletic Association ("NCAA") and the applicable Conference.
Takes all reasonable steps to endeavor to ensure that all any employees for whom Employee is administratively responsible, comply with aforesaid policies, rules, and regulations.