Assistant Coach of Track & Field and Cross Country

Primary responsibilities will include:

• 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.
• Assist with the fundraising, alumni and community engagement efforts for the sport program and department.
• 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.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1 year of experience as a Track & Field and/or Cross Country coach at the high school or college level

Preferred:

• 2 years of experience as a Track & Field and/or Cross Country coach at the high school or college level
• Experience coaching jumps and/or combined events skills.

Physical Demands of the Job:

• Ability to demonstrate proper technique, drills, and exercises in various track and field/cross country events, including but not limited to running, jumping, and conditioning.
• Capability to stand, walk, and run for extended periods during practices, competitions, and recruiting activities.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds, such as hurdles, starting blocks, and training gear.
• Capacity to work outdoors in varying weather conditions for extended periods during practices, competitions, and recruiting events.
• Flexibility, mobility, and stamina to travel with the team for competitions and recruiting events as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively and project voice across training facilities and competition environments.

Working Environment:

Requires a combination of office work, outdoor field settings, and travel for competitions or recruiting.

May involve exposure to loud environments, extended periods of standing or walking, and variable weather conditions.

Job Description:

https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/standard-job-description-library/?jobID=29747

Salary and Benefits

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/

Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator:https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/

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

Review of Applications

Applications received by3/31/2025are 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.

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, and if you have prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. If the results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if you have started employment, your employment will be terminated.

(see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance or accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process because of a disability, please let us know. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make reasonable accommodations to a person's disability.