Assistant Coach CC/Track & Field

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POSITION TITLE:

Assistant Coach CC/Track & Field

COMPENSATION RANGE:

55,068.00 - 55,068.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:

Professional Administrative

DEPARTMENT:

Men's Track and Field

TARGET HIRE DATE:

POSITION TITLE:

Assistant Coach CC/Track & Field

COMPENSATION RANGE:

55,068.00 - 55,068.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:

Professional Administrative

DEPARTMENT:

Men's Track and Field

TARGET HIRE DATE:

7/1/2024

BENEFITS:

UNC’s Career Hub

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 5/27/2024.

Position Summary:

The intercollegiate athletics program is an integral part of the university striving to achieve the same standards of excellence in athletics that exist within academic programs. The program is concerned with the physical and mental welfare of the student and strives to ensure that every student-athlete has the opportunity to succeed academically and obtain a degree. Sport programs are a vital function of the University at large.

The position will be responsible for assisting the Director of Track and Field in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training and competition with the Long Jump, Triple Jump, and High Jump. Will also assist with home meet organization, management, set up and other administrative duties as assigned.

Job Duties:

• Candidates must be able to teach proper technique and skill development in various aspects of track and field.
• Candidates should have a complete and thorough understanding of track and field and be able to instruct student-athletes in small group and one-on-one settings.
• This position requires the ability to help recruit potential student-athletes.
• Candidates must have the ability to successfully impart track-specific knowledge and coach the jumpers and student-athletes who compete in the multi-events.
• Previous coaching and/or playing experience on the college level is highly desired.
• The ability to identify and recruit student-athletes is required.
• This position requires well-developed communication skills, as well as strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings is required.
• This position requires extensive travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education:
   Bachelor’s degree is required.

2. Experience:
   Four (4) years minimum coaching experience at Division I Level with Jumps.
   Prior Collegiate, International, or Olympic trials competitive experience.

3. Certification/Registration/Licensing:
   USATF Level I Certification

4. Ability:

5. Computer skills

6. Knowledge and adherence to NCAA, Conference, State, Institutional, and Department rules and regulations.

7. Motivation skills

8. Commitment to working with multi-cultural populations and have an awareness of issues affecting women and minorities.

9. Organizational and Management Skills

10. Supervision (e.g. Athletes, Student Assistant Coaches, Summer Staff)

11. Public Speaking / Fundraising

12. Physical Fitness

13. Counseling/Advising Skills

14. Special Considerations:
    Preferred qualifications include four years of successful coaching, master's degree in kinesiology or similar academic discipline and coaching experience in more than one jumping at NCAA Division 1 Level.

Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses ofUNCEmployees who are employed at 0.5FTEor above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet’s Social Mobility Index,UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub,to learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The University of Northern Colorado believes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is the pathway to achieving an inclusive community and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. UNC supports the growth of individuals who care about race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability – to honor the intersectionality of our campus. Please visit UNC’s Career Hubto learn more about UNC’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

AAEO Employer
The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.

The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the University’s policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University’s Equal Opportunity Policy.

Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.

Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

Clery Act
In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.

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