Assoc Head Coach Cross Country/Asst Coach Track and field

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Position Title

Assoc Head Coach Cross Country/Asst Coach Track and field

Job Category

Limited

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Assistant Coach

Job Duties

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.

Key Job Responsibilities

• 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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Salary Range

Commensurate with Experience

How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a cover letter and a detailed resume/CV that addresses their professional-level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Deadline

July 19th at 11:59 pm

Contact Information

For questions, please contact

Suha Omari, HR Coordinator

Somari@uwm.edu

Reasonable Accommodations

Pursuant to university policy , UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

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Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.