The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. The successful candidate can choose to be paid over only those ten months or have their ten months of compensation spread across the full twelve months of the academic year.
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: JR94120
Washington University (WashU) is a selective, private research institution that was founded in 1853 with highly ranked undergraduate programs and top ranked graduate programs including the Olin Business School and the School of Medicine. WashU is located in St. Louis, the second largest city in Missouri which has a thriving music and arts scene, unique neighborhoods with distinct personalities, successful professional sports teams, and a host of local owned restaurants and shops.
WashU Athletics has a rich tradition of athletic achievement that began over 100 years ago and competes at the Division III level of the NCAA. WashU’s varsity sports portfolio contains 19 programs. WashU’s primary conference affiliation is the University Athletic Association Conference (UAA) while football competes in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW). With an alumni base spread throughout the country, the reach of WashU’s athletic programs continues to grow.
Position Summary
WashU's Division of Student Affairs seeks a track and field coaching professional for the position of Associate Head Coach, Track and Field. The Division of Student Affairs advances the educational mission of the university through resources and experiences outside the classroom that prepare our students for lifelong success. Serves as the lead staff member for the head coach in maintaining a highly competitive NCAA Division III Track and Field program. The Associate Head Coach is critically involved in all aspects of the program, is given specific autonomy, and shares responsibilities with the Head Coach in key areas of the program such as recruiting, coordination of play, coaching tactics/strategies, budget management, staff oversight, etc.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Shares responsibility with Head Coach in determining game-day coaching and strategy, and represents the Head Coach upon request in all areas of program administration.
Coaches the team, including the development of team members’ skills necessary for successful competition in the sport of Track and Field; devising and implementing strategy for practice and competition; defining team and individual goals; and demonstrating positive sportsmanship and leadership.
Independent decision-making authority for budget, practice planning and implementation, roster management, coordinate efforts with facilities and game operations staff, and recruiting strategy.
Identifies, evaluates, and recruits potential student-athletes by, but not limited to, sending recruitment letters, phone calls, meeting with recruits and parents, and working with Admissions.
Supervises assistant coaches and other team personnel in coordinating all aspects of the program.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Administration, including, but not limited to, Game Day operations, Physical Education, and/or sports Performance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
Ability to travel to on and off campus competitions, work alternative work schedules, including evenings and weekends.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - American Heart Association, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - American Red Cross, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - American Trauma Event Management, NCAA Rule Test - National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Work Experience:
College Coaching (3 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
This is a 10 month, August-May role.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Coaching, Communication, Organizing, Recruiting, Sport-Specific Training, Supervision, Teaching, Working Independently
Washington University (WashU) is a selective, private research institution that was founded in 1853 with highly ranked undergraduate programs and top ranked graduate programs including the Olin Business School and the School of Medicine. WashU is located in St. Louis, the second largest city in Missouri which has a thriving music and arts scene, unique neighborhoods with distinct personalities, successful professional sports teams, and a host of local owned restaurants and shops.
WashU Athletics has a rich tradition of athletic achievement that began over 100 years ago and competes at the Division III level of the NCAA. WashU’s varsity sports portfolio contains 19 programs. WashU’s primary conference affiliation is the University Athletic Association Conference (UAA) while football competes in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW). With an alumni base spread throughout the country, the reach of WashU’s athletic programs continues to grow.
Washington University’s Athletic Complex has been fortunate to host numerous national championships, renown speakers, musical groups, and political events. Additionally, Francis Olympic Field, WashU’s signature outdo...or facility, has a storied history as it served as the primary facility for the first Olympic Games in the Western Hemisphere. Another one of WashU’s premier athletic facilities is the Gary M. Sumers Recreation Center, which opened its doors in October 2016. The state-of-the-art recreation center has become a highly sought-out destination with over 2,000 daily visitors and 83% of undergraduate students utilizing the space.
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