Assoc Head Coach Cross Country/Asst Coach Track and field

Universities of Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

9d • Onsite

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.
• May supervise staff and/or have budgetary responsibility.
• May conduct practices, identify and recruit qualified student-athletes, develop competitive schedules, coordinate team travel, and ensure compliance with governing rules and regulations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Support the head coach with administrative responsibilities.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Contributes toward the cost of several benefit plans
• Extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays

What This Job Offers

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