Assistant Men's & Women's Cross/Track & Field Coach

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Men's & Women's Cross/Track & Field Coach

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Men's & Women's Cross/Track & Field Coach

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Assistant Men’s & Women’s Cross/Track & Field Coach will serve in all phases of a competitive cross/track program in accordance with the

NCAA

, Southland Conference, and University of the Incarnate Word policies and procedures, and will be expected to work cooperatively with all constituencies and campus units. The Assistant Men’s & Women’s Cross/Track & Field Coach reports to the Head Men and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Coach.

Benefits

UIW

has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback.

UIW

offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include

UIW

tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (

EAP

), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (

PSLF

) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage

for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

Job Duties

| Job Duty Name | Essential Job Duties | | Description of Job Duties |
- Coach all open throwing events (shot put, discus, hammer and javelin as well as indoor shot and weight throw). - Recruit all open throwers. Establish recruiting connections throughout the state of Texas. - Coach all combined event throws; assist the combined-events coach in overseeing throwing event training. - Assist the head coach with all aspects of the team, including training, competing and scheduling. - Organize and maintain accurate inventory of all throwing event equipment and throws athletes’ uniforms. - Organize and complete all required paperwork. - Serve as housing liaison with Office of Residence Life. - Order and organize all team meals when team is at competition. - Serve as recruiting coordinator for the track and field program and coordinate on campus recruiting tours. Evaluate high school and junior college student-athletes for purposes of recruiting to UIW. - Recruit off campus at national AAU and USATF championships, district, regional and state championships and other high school and junior college showcases. Recruiting efforts will require sometimes up to 60% of time associated with this position. - Assist head cross country coach to direct and coordinate successful home cross country meets. - Maintain strict adherence to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the University, the Southland Conference and the NCAA. - Work cooperatively with personnel in the athletics department, attend department meetings and activities, and always represent the University positively when interacting with the community, alumni, high school and club coaches, media and general public. - Perform other duties as assigned. |

Qualifications

| Knowledge Skills and Abilities |
- Ability to recruit, coach and teach highly talented student-athletes. - Must have good communication skills necessary to direct recruiting efforts through fall and spring signing periods. - Ability to adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of the university, the Southland Conference and the NCAA. - A proven record in following directives and being responsible for tasks which have been assigned. - Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as needed. - Ability to apply budgeting and fiscal planning techniques within financial constraints. - Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public. - Ability to communicate effectively – orally, by phone, in person, via social media and in writing. - Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner. - Demonstrate the ability to market and promote UIW cross/track & field. - Willingness to work various hours including weekends, evenings and some holidays. - Ability to consistency follow the Mission of the University. - Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. - Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA. | | Required Education |
Bachelor’s Degree. | | Required Work Experience |
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience competing and/or coaching cross/track & field at the collegiate level. | | Preferred Qualifications |
Masters Degree and Division I collegiate coaching. | | Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations |
Must have a valid driver license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW. | | Work Hours |
Business hours of Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm with flexibility; extended hours as required, including weekends, evenings and some holidays based on team schedule. | | Physical Demands |
Typical for coach in this sport. |

Posting Details

Posting Details

| Posting Number | AS2011PO | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Job Type | Full Time | | Job Category | Administrator (exempt) | | Desired Start Date | 09/02/2024 | | Position End Date (if temporary) | | | Reports to | Head Track and Field/Cross Country Coach | | Salary | $34,064 Annualized | | Open Date | 08/07/2024 | | Close Date | 08/11/2024 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
N/A. | | EOE |
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy). | | Title IX |
This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents 1. Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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

   • UIW Website
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Indeed
   • LinkedIn
   • WorkplaceDiversity.com
   • HispanicDiversity.com
   • BlackJobCenter.com
   • WomenJobCenter.com
   • VeteransConnect.com
   • Personal Referral
   • Employee Referral
   • Other

2. (Open Ended Question)

3. * What is the highest level of education you have achieved?

   • Less than Bachelor's Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
   • Master's Degree
   • PHD or higher

4. * How many years of experience do you have competing and/or coaching in cross/track & field at the collegiate level?

   • Less than 3 years
   • 3 years
   • 4 years
   • 5 years
   • 6 years
   • 7 or more years

5. * Describe your experience managing a sports budget.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Do you currently have a valid driver license AND are you at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW?
   • No
   • Yes, I have a valid driver license and I am at least 21 years old