Assistant Track and Field Coach

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Position Information

Posting Number

A00547

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Position Information

Posting Number

A00547

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SOU Land Acknowledgement

We want to take this moment to acknowledge that Southern Oregon University is located within the ancestral homelands of the Shasta, Takelma, and Latgawa peoples who lived here since time immemorial. These Tribes were displaced during rapid Euro-American colonization, the Gold Rush, and armed conflict between 1851 and 1856. In the 1850s, discovery of gold and settlement brought thousands of Euro-Americans to their lands, leading to warfare, epidemics, starvation, and villages being burned. In 1853 the first of several treaties were signed, confederating these Tribes and others together – who would then be referred to as the Rogue River Tribe. These treaties ceded most of their homelands to the United States, and in return they were guaranteed a permanent homeland reserved for them. At the end of the Rogue River Wars in 1856, these Tribes and many other Tribes from western Oregon were removed to the Siletz Reservation and the Grand Ronde Reservation. Today, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community of Oregon (https://www.grandronde.org) and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians (http://www.ctsi.nsn.us/) are living descendants of the Takelma, Shasta, and Latgawa peoples of this area. We [you may say I or the name of a program/department] encourage

YOU

to learn about the land you reside on, and to join us in advocating for the inherent sovereignty of Indigenous people.

Job Title

Assistant Track and Field Coach

Transcripts

Administrator candidates hired for a position that requires a post-secondary degree shall provide copies of transcripts prior to start of employment to Human Resources.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; (2) current resume/CV; (3) the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references. If you are unable to attach the supplemental materials to the online application please email: hrs@sou.edu

For inquiries and additional information, please contact: Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553

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FTE

1.0

Department

Athletics

Job Location

Ashland (15 A)

Other Job Location

Salary/Rate

$42,432.00 (@ 1.0FTE)

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Administrative Appointment Type

Renewable

Position Type

Regular

Position Summary

The Track and Field full-time assistant is to work under the director of the Head Cross Country/Track and Field Coach to maintain and enhance the program’s success as a regional and National contender and to carry that success into the classroom and beyond. This position will assist in the overall programs which will include recruitment of qualified and gifted student-athletes, assist in fund-raising and retention of student-athletes. The emphasis for this position is multi-events.

Diversity Statement

Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators and members of a tightly connected global community. We encourage those who share in our commitment to diversity, to join our community and we expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community.

Minimum Classification Qualifications

•Bachelor’s Degree

•Minimum of 2 years of coaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

•Master’s Degree

•Public institution experience (

NAIA

,

NCAA

DII

, or High School)

This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License.

Yes

This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check.

Yes

Supervisory Responsibilities, if applicable

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and consistently apply a wide variety of complex policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not always exist.

• Demonstrated ability to proactively assess work operations and anticipate potential problems; ability to develop and implement strategies for preventing/resolving problems.

• Great ability to effectively perform work of a highly sensitive and confidential nature that requires access to information. Must be able to exercise sound judgment and discretion, tact, and diplomacy.

• Takes initiative in independently planning, organizing, and performing work assignments within broadly defined parameters.

• Demonstrated ability to work with a high level of productivity and accuracy/attention to detail.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the demonstrated ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.

• Working knowledge or able to quickly learn, university infrastructure, policies and procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to provide training and direction to student assistants.

•Ability to adherence to the

NAIA

, Cascade and Frontier Conference, and Southern Oregon University rules and regulations pertaining to recruiting, eligibility and general operation of the team

Special Conditions

•Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.

•Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.

•Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

•This position classification has been defined as “exempt” and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (

FLSA

).

•The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the Oregon Revised Statues and is required to comply with the requirements set forth by the Oregon department of Human Services.

Special Conditions

•Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.

•Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.

•Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

•Under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (

FLSA

):

-Position classification defined as “exempt” are not subject overtime

-Position classifications defined as “non exempt” are

subject to overtime

•The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the Oregon Revised Statues and is required to comply with the requirements set forth by the Oregon department of Human Services.

Notice to Prospective Employees

Section 485 of the Higher Education Act, and The Federal Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (now referred to as the “Clery Act”), requires that prospective employees be notified of the availability of SOU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report provides the annual statistics and campus policies for the reporting of and responding to campus crimes and fires; access to campus facilities; conduct code and campus policies on use, possession and sale of drugs/alcohol; and educational/information programs to inform the campus community about campus security procedures and crime prevention.

An electronic copy of the Annual Security Report (

ASR

)can be accessed at the following link:

https://inside.sou.edu/assets/securit... . A physical copy of the

ASR

is available at no charge upon request. To request a copy please visit the Campus Public Safety Office at 382 Wightman Street, Ashland OR 97520. For more information call 541-552-6258, or email clerycoordinator@sou.edu .

Physical Demands

Must posses the physical ability to properly demonstrate necessary technique associated with the sport

Posting Date

08/04/2023

Application must be received by for priority consideration

08/18/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

09/18/2023

Work Hours

Contact Name for Applicant Questions

Human Resources

Contact Email

hrs@sou.edu

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.sou.edu/postings/11422

Job Duties

| Duties |
Oversees recruitment and selection of 80+ student-athletes specifically for Track and Field; ensures compliance with NAIA recruiting rules and regulations; initiates process for determining academic eligibility with Track and Field Athletes. Works with Admissions to determine financial need and access to both need and merit based scholarships for Track and Field student-athletes. | | Percent of total time | 20 |

| Duties |
Schedules and conducts regular practice sessions in and out of season, as permitted by NAIA rules and regulations. Develops and implements strategies for motivating student athletes to perform at maximum levels as both individuals and a team. Oversees conditioning and training of team members in conjunction with Head Athletic Trainer to ensure that student athletes are physically prepared for competition. | | Percent of total time | 20 |

| Duties |
Initiates and monitors eligibility status for all Track and Field athletes within the department as well as through PLAYNAIA. Promotes the academic progress of student athletes, through grade and attendance monitoring, setting team and individual goals, and emphasis on retention through graduation. | | Percent of total time | 10 |

| Duties |
Helps submit Track and Field annual budget requests. Manages the Track and Field program within the framework of a balanced budget. Develops a competitive event schedule, in conjunction with the Athletic Director and Head Cross/Track Coach that fits within travel budget. Oversees selection, purchase, fitting and maintenance of team equipment, to include uniforms, athletic equipment and supplies. Conducts fundraising activities for Track and field and assists with approved Departmental fundraising activities as requested. | | Percent of total time | 10 |

| Duties |
Supervises assigned part-time assistant coaches and other support staff to ensure compliance to applicable rules, policies and procedures; provides orientation, training and guidance as needed; conducts performance evaluations. | | Percent of total time | 10 |

| Duties |
Ensures that team travel arrangements are in compliance with SOU, CCC and NAIA rules and regulations. This includes monitoring development of travel itineraries and coordination of travel plans through the program assistant for all Track and Field travel. | | Percent of total time | 10 |

| Duties |
Develops Track and Field team rules regarding appearance, practice, class attendance, punctuality, dress code and general standard of behavior, with approval of Head Cross and Track coach and Athletic Director. Enforces such team rules with appropriate disciplinary action. Ensures safety of student athlete and coaching staff through careful monitoring of the condition of athletics equipment and facilities utilized by designated event; submits requests for repair, maintenance and improvement of facilities to Athletic Director, when appropriate | | Percent of total time | 10 |

| Duties |
Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the athletic program. This includes adhering to and enforcing all Departmental policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of SOU, the CCC and the NAIA. Provides leadership and instruction on personal and athletic development of student-athletes. Includes counseling team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters, when appropriate. | | Percent of total time | 10 |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • Chronicle of Higher Ed
   • Craigslist
   • Higheredjobs.com
   • Listserve
   • Oregon Employment Department
   • The Oregonian
   • Personal Referral
   • Saludos
   • SOU Website
   • Women in Higher Ed
   • CUPA HR
   • Monster
   • Mail Tribune
   • Latinos in Higher Ed
   • Simply Hired
   • MFAD Jobs
   • Facebook
   • HERC
   • Indeed
   • None of the above

2. (Open Ended Question)

3. What is the highest degree you have earned?

   • None
   • High School Diploma/GED
   • Associate's Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
   • Master's Degree
   • ABD
   • Doctoral Degree

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. References Optional Documents

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