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

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aid in all areas of the track and field program.
• Aid in 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.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations pertaining to track and field programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.

Knowledge of NCAA and Big 12 Rules and Regulations

Must have a thorough understanding of NCAA and Big 12 rules and regulations relating to academics, satisfactory progress, and eligibility.

Experience with High School or College Student-Athletes

Please list 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.

Disclosure of Affiliation with Prospective Student-Athletes

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.

Disclosure of Potential Employment Condition

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?

Disclosure of Enrollment of Prospective Student-Athletes

If Yes, please explain.

Understanding of Non-Disclosure Requirement

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?

Notice of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.