Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Track and Field (Athletics)

The University of Arizona invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Track and Field. The position reports to the Director, Men's and Women's Track and Field and Cross Country and acts within the rules and regulations of the University, Conference, and NCAA.

This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel for competition and recruiting.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Oversee
  design and implementation of training programs for all Horizontal Jumps
  and Multi events that focus on individual and team performance
  improvement.
• Recruit highly talented student-athletes to ensure a competitive roster.
• Foster a positive team culture that promotes sportsmanship, academic excellence, and personal growth.
• Complete Administrative duties as assigned (e.g., working with the business office to submit paperwork and travel requests in a timely manner).
• Assist in day-to-day operations, which may include preparing for practices and competitions.
• Oversee team and individual practices.
• Assist in all areas of the track and field program.
• Assist with all home meet management operations, including Cross Country.
• Budget accountability.
• Additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead and support value-added projects.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and has a positive demeanor.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels and project a positive, professional attitude.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations pertaining to track and field programs.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Playing
  or coaching experience at the Division I level.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel, as needed.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• Master's Degree.

1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big 12 rules and regulations relating to academics, satisfactory progress, and eligibility.

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.

3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment, you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?

4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If yes, please explain.

5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.

6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men's basketball, or women's basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?