Director of Cross Country | Track & Field

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Sport Administrators for Cross Country and Track & Field, lead Division I Men’s & Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field programs in accordance with NCAA, Big Ten, and University regulations. This is a 100% Limited Staff appointment.

Requirements

• Collegiate or professional Cross Country or Track and Field experience
• Minimum four (4) years of collegiate or professional Cross Country or Track and Field coaching experience
• Ability to foster athletic development and success while maintaining a strong emphasis on the personal development and academic achievement of student-athletes
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent communication skills to work with student-athletes, other coaches, support staff and administrators
• Bachelor's degree required
• Eligibility to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience with NCAA and Big Ten rules
• Administratively self-sufficient
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, and web applications
• Familiarity with Teamworks Hub, and related applications preferred
• Ability to work cooperatively and build strong working relationships with diverse groups including administrators, faculty, staff, students, and alumni
• Ability to develop student-athletes’ skills to maximize performance
• Work well independently and in teams
• Ability to be flexible in accepting new responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Teaching and instructing student-athletes in the fundamentals of Division I Collegiate Cross Country and Track & Field
• Provide guidance, motivation, and leadership development to student-athletes
• Attend all competitions, including travel to away competitions throughout the competitive collegiate season
• Develop and execute national and international recruiting strategies
• Organization of data and analytics
• Budget managing
• Engage with alumni and supporters of program
• Planning and conducting team practices
• Individual skill instruction
• Departmental collaboration
• Performance of administrative duties
• Academic outreach duties
• Other duties as assigned by the Sport Administrators

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: Director
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees