Assistant Coach-Track & Field

EXPIRED

Position Information

Position Details

Position Title

Assistant Coach-Track & Field

Position Information

Position Details

Position Title

Assistant Coach-Track & Field

Position Number

Z90409

Position Status

Full-Time

Regular Work Hours

Hours based on coaching needs & events

Location

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Description

| University Overview |
Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and world—this is the place where you belong. | | Position Specific Responsibilities |
Join a university & coaching team that lives for the sport!
We are searching for someone to guide our athletes down the path of improvement while being able to motivate them every step of the way. Your ability in the realm of track & field in multiple events, will make you a real asset to the team where you can connect with many of our athletes. With a background in decathlon or heptathlon, you will excel with ease in this position.
Let us see your talents from that resume of work & apply now! | | Summary of Responsibilities |

Assists the head coach with daily activities of assigned sports program, which may include recruiting, training, coaching, scheduling, academics, retention, program development and fundraising.

| | Essential Functions |

Coaches and oversees one (1) or more functional aspects of team administrative management and/or programs.
Assists with academics and retention of student athletes, ensuring adherence to University standards.
Interacts with donors and assists with fundraising and booster club activities. Communicates with media relations.
Monitors student performance and maintains student athlete records.
Manages financial transactions for recruiting visits. Monitors budgets related to assigned programs and recruiting visit expenditures. Reconciles monthly statements and billings, and provides team financial reports.

| | Commitment |
Wichita State University is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be a university that promotes inclusive excellence at every level of our organization. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of inclusive excellence; a place to learn, work, live and play. |

Requirements

| Minimum Education |

Bachelor’s degree in related field by hire date

| | Preferred Education | | | Minimum Experience |

One (1) year of experience in collegiate level coaching

| | Preferred Experience | | | Knowledge, Skills and Abilities |
- Plan & run practices and workout for student athletes. - Recruiting track and field student athletes. - Demonstrate background in multiple events. - Ability to assist in all event areas (with exception to distance group)

| | Licenses, Certificates and Registrations |

Valid Kansas drivers license

| | Sponsorship | | | User Export Compliance | No export control requirement. | | Additional Information | | | Special Instructions | |

Department Information

| Department | 8009-Men's Track |

Salary Information

| Pay Information | Salary for the position is $32,110/yr | | Overtime Eligibility | No | | Eligible for Shift Differential? | No | | Benefits Eligible? | Yes | | Benefit Information |
ICAA offers a variety of benefit programs which are designed to enhance employment. Many of these benefits are available immediately and some with a wait period.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and supplemental coverage offerings

• Telemedicine and Prescription coverage

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Long Term Disability

• Generous time off accruals

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Discounts on campus and throughout Wichita through ShockerStart

Check out the benefits guidebook here to see more details about what we offer.

New/Prospective Employee Benefits Guide. |

Requisition Details

Requisition Details

| Posting Date | 07/12/2024 | | Closing Date | | | Proposed Start Date | 08/01/2024 |

Physical Demands

Physical Requirements

| Physical Requirements |

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. – Frequent 60-90%
Ability to remain in a stationary position. – Occasional 30-60%
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. – Occasional 30-60%
Ability to position self to participate in development appropriate activities with athletes. – Occasional 30-60%
Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and/or across external environments. – Occasional 30-60%
Ability to move, transport, and/or deliver items, supplies, or equipment. – Rare 0-30%
Ability to drive state vehicle. – Rare 0-30%

| | Physical Weight Category | Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to constantly move objects. |

Additional Physical Demands

| Physical Demands | | | Atypical Physical Job Requirements | |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Can you meet all educational, experiential and knowledge, skills and ability requirements for this position?

   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents