Assistant Men's & Women's Track & Field Coach – Jumps/Multi's (COACH AST 3)

Under the general direction of the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country, assist in all aspects of an NCAA Division I men's and women's track & field program.

Responsibilities

• Coaching (70% of role): Teach techniques, strategies, and safety measures for NCAA jumping events (long jump, triple jump, high jump, and pole vault) to enable student-athletes to compete at the collegiate level.
• Recruiting (30% of role): Assist in student recruitment in compliance with NCAA and university rules.
• Assist with scheduling, team travel, scouting opponents, and practice planning.
• Support the administration of summer camps and clinics.
• Administer the men's and women's track & field program in full compliance with NCAA, Mountain West Conference, and UC Davis policies and procedures.
• Interact effectively with student-athletes, coaching colleagues, department staff, parents, fans, media, and officials from diverse backgrounds.
• Learn and apply complex policies regarding academic eligibility of UC Davis student-athletes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of successful NCAA Division I collegiate coaching experience in track & field.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (annual renewal required).
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, as well as the rules and strategies of track & field.
• Knowledge of NCAA jumping events (long jump, triple jump, high jump, and pole vault).
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of programming for multi events.
• Familiarity with UC Davis, Mountain West Conference, and NCAA academic eligibility policies and procedures.

Pay

$45,000 – $58,000 annually; commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

• Full-time (100%) fixed position.
• Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Location: Davis, CA (100% on-site).

Benefits

• High-quality, low-cost medical plans for you and your family.
• UC-paid dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Retirement plans, including pension and other retirement savings options.
• Supplemental insurance: life, short/long-term disability, pet, legal, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
• Paid leave: pregnancy/parental leave, family & medical leave, adoption assistance, and pay for family care and bonding.
• Lactation support program and family care discounts.
• Employee well-being resources and programming.
• On-site Employee Assistance Program with free mental health services.
• Generous paid holidays and paid time off (vacation/sick time).
• Continuing education allowance and staff education reimbursement program.
• Free professional development courses and learning opportunities.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer and student loan debt counseling.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).
• Walking: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Sitting: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Lifting/Carrying 0–25 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Lifting/Carrying 26–50 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Pushing/Pulling 0–25 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Pushing/Pulling 26–50 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Reaching overhead: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).

Environmental Demands

• Exposure to chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Loud noise levels: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Extreme temperatures: Occasional (up to 3 hours).

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).
• Complex problem solving/reasoning: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Ability to organize and prioritize: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).
• Communication skills: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).
• Numerical skills: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Constant interaction: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).
• Customer/patient contact: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Multiple concurrent tasks: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).