Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Track and Cross Country, Sprint Coach

EXPIRED

Posting Details

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University Department of Athletics and Recreation, an

NCAA

Division I member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, actively engages our students, our campus community, our alumni and our fans through the spirit of healthy living and competition. Located in the heart of our nation’s capital, this world-class university aspires to have a world-class athletics and recreation program. We are committed to building and sustaining a program that mirrors the overall excellence of the university, by providing students an unparalleled opportunity for achievement and engaging the larger community as we grow and cultivate the next generation of leaders.

Reporting to the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach will support the Men’s and Women’s Track and Cross-Country program by performing the following duties:

This role will primarily focus on the long sprint events for the men’s and women’s track and cross country programs.

Assists in identifying and recruiting academically and athletically talented student-athletes for the men’s and women’s track and cross country program.

Posting Details

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University Department of Athletics and Recreation, an

NCAA

Division I member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, actively engages our students, our campus community, our alumni and our fans through the spirit of healthy living and competition. Located in the heart of our nation’s capital, this world-class university aspires to have a world-class athletics and recreation program. We are committed to building and sustaining a program that mirrors the overall excellence of the university, by providing students an unparalleled opportunity for achievement and engaging the larger community as we grow and cultivate the next generation of leaders.

Reporting to the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach will support the Men’s and Women’s Track and Cross-Country program by performing the following duties:

This role will primarily focus on the long sprint events for the men’s and women’s track and cross country programs.

Assists in identifying and recruiting academically and athletically talented student-athletes for the men’s and women’s track and cross country program.

Assists in coordination of team and individual travel for the purpose of team competition and student-athlete recruitment.

Maintains knowledge and remains current regarding all appropriate

NCAA

, Atlantic 10 Conference, Department of Athletics and Recreation, and University compliance issues, policies, and procedures.

Assists in promoting and developing the program by creating and maintaining effective relationships with alumni, donors, and community members. Participates in events as a representative of the department and men’s and women’s track and cross country programs.

Assists in team coaching, preparing team for competition, and individual student-athlete development. This includes monitoring academic, social, and personal development of the men’s and women’s track and cross country student-athletes.

Inspire and lead student-athlete development.

The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC but will require significant travel for games and events. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 1 year of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in coaching at an

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institution or previous college (preferably

NCAA

Division 1) is preferred.

Ability to work with a diverse population

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Knowledge of intercollegiate sports operations is desired

Ability to travel extensively during the recruiting process is preferred

Ability to work in a highly dynamic and diverse university setting

Degree or experience in Exercise Physiology preferred.

One to three years of sprints/hurdles coaching experience. Knowledge of and adherence to

NCAA

, A10, and University rules and regulations is desired.

Hiring Range

$41,016.94 - $56,379.08

GW Staff Approach to Pay

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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

| Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. | | College/School/Department: | Athletics and Recreation | | Family | Athletics | | Sub-Family | Coaching | | Stream | Individual Contributor | | Level | Level 1 | | Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time | | Hours Per Week: | 40 | | Work Schedule: | Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm plus many weekends and evenings. | | Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes | | Employee Onsite Status | On-campus (in person) | | Telework: | No | | Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search | | Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status | | Internal Applicants Only? | No | | Posting Number: | S013255 | | Job Open Date: | 08/19/2024 | | Job Close Date: | | | If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: | | | Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. | | EEO Statement: |

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?

   • No
   • Yes

2. * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder,employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)

   • Yes, IEP complete
   • No, still in IEP
   • N/a - not a current GW employee

3. * What is your salary range expectation?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents