University of Chicago
Track and Field Assistant Coach
University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601
Track And Field Coach
Assist the Head Coach in all aspects of running an NCAA Division III Track & Field program by teaching and coaching student athletes, recruiting highly selective high school athletes, developing and implementing competition strategies, and leading practices. A preferred emphasis on a background working with the jumping events. Responsibilities: Writing and implementation of track and field workouts. Preferred background in the jumping events. Foster a positive and competitive environment. Recruiting of qualified student athletes. Comply with institutional, University Athletic Association, and NCAA rules and regulations. Assist in the management of home meets. Assist with cross-country as needed. Has a moderate/high level of authority to participate in staff meetings, individual planning meetings, and parent-student staffing. Helps staff to plan and execute events. Performs other related work as needed. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree. Minimum of two years of significant and relevant playing or teaching/coaching experience in track and field at the professional, collegiate, or high school level. Valid Driver's License. Proficient in computer skills; Microsoft Office and other software. Preferred Competencies: Excellent communication skills. Familiarity with NCAA rules and Division III philosophy. Excellent verbal and written communication. Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments concurrently. Application Documents: Resume (required) List of Three References (preferred) When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Job Family: Academic Affairs Role Impact: Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Pay Rate Type: Salary FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Range: $43,000.00 - $50,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. Benefits Eligible: Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook. The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
Assist the Head Coach in all aspects of running an NCAA Division III Track & Field program by teaching and coaching student athletes, recruiting highly selective high school athletes, developing and implementing competition strategies, and leading practices. A preferred emphasis on a background working with the jumping events. Responsibilities: Writing and implementation of track and field workouts. Preferred background in the jumping events. Foster a positive and competitive environment. Recruiting of qualified student athletes. Comply with institutional, University Athletic Association, and NCAA rules and regulations. Assist in the management of home meets. Assist with cross-country as needed. Has a moderate/high level of authority to participate in staff meetings, individual planning meetings, and parent-student staffing. Helps staff to plan and execute events. Performs other related work as needed. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree. Minimum of two years of significant and relevant playing or teaching/coaching experience in track and field at the professional, collegiate, or high school level. Valid Driver's License. Proficient in computer skills; Microsoft Office and other software. Preferred Competencies: Excellent communication skills. Familiarity with NCAA rules and Division III philosophy. Excellent verbal and written communication. Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments concurrently. Application Documents: Resume (required) List of Three References (preferred) When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Job Family: Academic Affairs Role Impact: Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Pay Rate Type: Salary FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Range: $43,000.00 - $50,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. Benefits Eligible: Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook. The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.