University of Illinois Springfield is hiring: Assistant Men's and Women's Track

Assistant Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach

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Posting Category: E

About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The university serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. Visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.

Application deadline: Open until filled.

Minimum Starting Salary: $40,000 annually.

Summary

Assistant Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach assists in the recruitment, development, management, implementation, and advancement of competitive intercollegiate men's and women's track and field programs within the philosophy, objectives, policies, and guidelines of NCAA Division II, the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC), and the Department of Athletics at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS). The Assistant Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach reports to the Head Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track and Field Coach.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Teach and instruct advanced level skills, techniques, and strategies to UIS men’s and women's track and field student-athletes to achieve competitive success.
• Assist in recruiting highly successful student-athletes who are physically and academically talented, embody good character, and strive to graduate from UIS.
• Assist in preparation for practices, competitions, and team travel.
• Assist with fundraising, marketing, promotion, alumni and community engagement for UIS men's and women's cross country/track and field and Department of Athletics at UIS.
• Collaborate with athletic training staff, academic support personnel, strength and conditioning, compliance staff, and other campus personnel to enhance the student‑athlete experience.
• Accountable for compliance with all NCAA Division II and Great Lakes Valley Conference rules, including submission of all compliance forms, adherence to all compliance policies and procedures, and attendance of mandatory NCAA rules‑education sessions.
• Assist in coordinating camps/clinics to increase local and regional exposure of UIS track and field.
• Attend GLVC, UIS, and Department of Athletics meetings as scheduled, hold office hours, and complete required NCAA and UIS training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the department’s strategic goals and ongoing initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Collegiate track and field coaching and/or collegiate track and field experience required.
• Specific experience with sprints and jumps required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.

Employment Policies and Diversity

UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E‑Verify to verify employment eligibility. The University may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, in compliance with state and federal law.

Applicants must disclose any documented findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding such findings. For more information, see the Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or via phone 217‑206‑6652.

Please Note: All postings close at 5:00 p.m. CST on the posting close date.