Assistant Coach Cross Country & Track
Position Is Open Until Filled

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall management, leadership and execution of the Men’s and Women’s Track and Field and Cross-Country program, fostering a positive educational and competitive environment on and off the competition surface.
• Execute all responsibilities in accordance with the NCAA, UW-Parkside, University of Wisconsin System, and UW-Parkside Foundation policies and procedures.
• Assist with the planning, organizing, and management of the program; to include but not limited to:
  • Development and implementation of competition strategy/techniques both individually with student athletes and in groups
  • Continual education of student-athlete skill development and mental/motivating techniques for competition
  • Scheduling and supervision of practice sessions and competitions
  • Recruiting student-athletes
  • Monitoring and maintaining the discipline and conduct of student-athletes to support the image and reputation of the athletics program.
• Assist with monitoring and proactively providing support toward academic success of student-athletes
• Commitment to operating all aspects of the program in compliance with NCAA rules and regulations.
• Assist in planning and execution of team travel.
• Collaborate with strength and conditioning coaches on a strength and conditioning program.
• Attend staff meetings, compliance education sessions, and development opportunities.
• Assist with budget management and revenue generation, including camps, and clinics.
• Represent the athletics department through collaboration with a variety of campus groups.
• Represent UW-Parkside as appropriate with the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) and the NCAA.
• Consistent with NCAA Bylaw 11 and institutional procedures, Coach understands and agrees that if Coach is found in violation of any NCAA or conference legislation or fails to report a violation, he/she shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repetitive violations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Standards of Performance

• Overall thoroughness, organization, accuracy, and availability of appropriate skills and abilities to perform the position.
• Adequacy, timeliness, and accuracy in all aspects of the position to meet University, conference, and NCAA rules and guidelines.
• Timeliness of meeting goals.
• Willingness to make suggestions that are sound for the overall benefit of the program.
• Ability to use sound judgment in execution of operational decisions at the direction of the head coach and administration.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work while being responsive to University personnel.
• Timely and effective communication of problems and opportunities. This includes the responsibility for identifying and communicating information of importance as soon as possible.
• Integrity in dealing with customers, students, vendors, employees, and management.
• Punctuality, attendance, effective use of time, and willingness to work overtime when necessary.
• Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Willingness to assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge And Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, preferably Division II, and commitment to the student-athlete concept and NCAA Life in the Balance.
• Considerable knowledge of and adherence to NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations.
• Sufficient organization skills to direct the program academically, athletically, developmentally, financially, and socially.
• Ability to create a positive coach/student-athlete relationship, including balancing academics with athletics and creating a supportive environment to develop athletes in areas such as leadership, teamwork, maturity, and goal setting.
• Ability to have excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism at all times and an ability to be an exemplary representative of UW-Parkside.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships within a diverse academic environment.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and troubleshoot and problem solve daily.
• Ability to travel frequently including nights and weekends.
• Ability to work on computers/laptop for an extended period of time.
• Ability to work with mobile devices and social media.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and work with head coach, coaching staff, and Athletics department.
• Sufficient mobility to perform coaching duties.
• Sufficient mobility to perform event management duties.
• Ability to drive vehicle for recruiting and travel.

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience as a Track and Field student-athlete or coach at the college level
• Experience coaching one or more of the following areas (Sprints, Hurdles, Jumps, Multis)

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. 

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/summaries/fasl.pdf

Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for 3 professional references

Review of Applications

Applications received by 08/21/2023 are ensured full consideration. Position open until filled.

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’s disability.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.

Transcripts will be required upon hire.