Assistant Track Coach, Distance

Position Details

Position Information

Internal Posting?

Posting Number

Position Details

Position Information

Internal Posting?

Posting Number

SP004526P

Position Title

Assistant Track Coach, Distance

Division/College

Intercollegiate Athletics

Department

Women's Intercollegiate Athletics

Location

Moscow

Posting Context Statement

The mission of Idaho Track & Field/Cross Country is to create and foster a culture that thrives on excellence in character, academics and athletics, while focusing on the process in a positive and collaborative environment. Team is a small, intimate roster size. Facilities include: exclusive indoor throwing room year-round, 300m indoor track in season, indoor football field out-of-season, concourse with roll out mats out-of-season and dedicated outdoor track facility. Position involves travel, working weekends and working hours outside a normal work week.

Position Overview

The Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Coach is responsible for assisting the Director of Track and Field & Cross Country with all facets of conducting successful men’s and women’s track and field and cross-country programs. The position reports directly to the Director of Track and Field & Cross Country. This position must be in compliance with all

NCAA

, conference and university rules and regulations and must display professional integrity.

Duties include:

Coaching of events during practice and competition for men’s and women’s programs

Recruiting

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Track and Field

Unit URL

Track & Field/Cross Country – University of Idaho Athletics (govandals.com)

Position Qualifications

| Required Experience |
- Using computer software and applications for word processing, developing spreadsheets, email and internet research - Experience with NCAA policies and procedures - Coaching experience | | Required Education |
- Bachelor’s Degree | | Required Other |
- Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles | | Additional Preferred |
- Demonstrated organizational skills - Coaching experience with distance - Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to comply with NCAA and conference rules and regulations - Desire to work in a collaborative environment and to learn and grow - Coaching philosophy consistent and/or complementary to that of the existing Director of Track and Field & Cross Country - Concern for the character, academic and athletic preparation of student-athletes - Experience recruiting national caliber track and field student-athletes - Ability to establish good rapport and effective working relationships with student-athletes, department members, administrators, university faculty and staff, professional colleagues and the general public - Ability to recruit top-quality student-athletes at the NCAA Division 1 level | | Physical Requirements & Working Conditions |
- Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move objects weighing up to 50 pounds

| | Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire |

Posting Information

| FLSA Status | Exempt | | Employee Category | Exempt | | Pay Range | $52,478 per year | | Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year | | FTE |
1 | | Full Time/Part Time | Full Time | | Funding | | | A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | Uncertain | | Posting Date | 07/22/2024 | | Closing Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
First consideration will given to those applicants that apply by August 5, 2024. | | Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources | | Background Check Statement |
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. | | EEO Statement |
The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs. |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 3. List of References Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

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   • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
   • University of Idaho Website
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2. * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.

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