Gymnastics Head Coach

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Posting Number

S12001P

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Posting Number

S12001P

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Working Title

Gymnastics Head Coach

Department

Athletics-Gymnastics

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.

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employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the

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Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Ability to work nontraditional hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays. Ability to travel. Ability to drive.

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience

Posting Date

04/25/2024

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

05/13/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Position Information

| Classification Title | Coach | | FLSA | Exempt | | FTE | 1.00 | | Minimum Qualifications |
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications. | | Preferred Qualifications |
Bachelor’s degree. Coaching experience with a Division 1 intercollegiate gymnastics program. | | Position Summary |
Responsible for organizing and administering all phases of an NCAA Division I Women’s Gymnastics Program. This incumbent will lead in the coaching, planning, organizing, directing, recruiting and implementation of all phases of the University of Georgia’s Gymnastics program. In addition, the Head Coach will lead in all areas of team performance which includes but is not limited to pre-season, post-season training, practice, competition, budget management, and academic progress. | | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
- Comprehend and adhere to NCAA, SEC, and institutional policies and procedures in the sport of Women’s Gymnastics. - Extensive knowledge and experience recruiting at the Division I level. - Evaluate and compare athletic talent for potential growth and development of student-athletes. - Previous managerial experience in hiring, supervising, and evaluating coaches and staff. - Manage a budget. - Support and participate in public relations, fundraising, and promotional activities. - Possess strong organizational skills in coordinating recruiting travel and visit itineraries. - Oversee conditioning programs for the eligible student-athletes. | | Physical Demands |
- Regularly stand; walk; use hands and reach with arms. - Occasionally sit and talk or hear. - Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. - Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, and peripheral vision. - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but escalates to high during practice and athletic competitions. - Driving to perform job related duties. | | Is driving a responsibility of this position? | Yes | | Is this a Position of Trust? | Yes | | Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | Yes | | Does this position require a P-Card? | No | | Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No | | Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | Yes | | Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No | | Credit and P-Card policy |
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. | | Background Investigation Policy |
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. |

Duties/Responsibilities

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Organizing and administering all phases of a NCAA Division I Women’s Gymnastics Program including but not limited to: training and preparing athletes for competition, overseeing conditioning programs; hiring, supervising, and evaluating coaches and staff; managing budgets. | | Percentage of time | 50 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Identifying, evaluating, and recruiting qualified student-athletes, whose athletic and personal skills make them highly competitive in the SEC and nationally, and whose academic potential makes them good candidates for a meaningful academic experience and graduation at the University of Georgia. | | Percentage of time | 25 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Monitoring and supporting the academic success of student-athletes. - Actively encouraging participants to succeed academically. | | Percentage of time | 10 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Participating and supporting public relations, fundraising, promotional activities, as well as camps and clinics. | | Percentage of time | 10 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Ensuring personal and program compliance with NCAA, SEC, and institutional rules and responsibilities pertaining to the Gymnastics Program. Perform other duties as assigned by the Sports Facilitator. | | Percentage of time | 5 |

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

| Contact Details |
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. | | Recruitment Contact Name | Amy Thomas | | Recruitment Contact Email | amy.thomas@uga.edu | | Recruitment Contact Phone | |

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Required Documents 1. Resume/CV Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

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