Head Cross Country Coach/Assistant Track and Field Coach

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Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Assistant Coach

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Men's Track

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Head Cross Country Coach and Assistant Track & Field Coach will be responsible for the men's and women's distance and mid-distance athletes. This individual will provide coaching expertise, leadership, management that results in a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for the student-athletes.

Qualifications:

Required Education an/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Master’s degree preferred;

• Experience in Intercollegiate Athletics/Higher Education setting preferred;

• Experience coaching distance/mid-distance at the NCAA level;

• Experience recruiting student-athletes with outstanding academic and athletic accomplishments.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement performance plans for men's and women's distance and mid-distance athletes for cross country and track events;

• Recruit and evaluate high caliber student-athletes in distance and mid-distance events;

• Coordinate travel arrangements for cross country and assist with track & field travel;

• Log recruiting activity in Teamworks (Compliance & Recruiting Platform);

• Assist with oversight of student-athletes academic support;

• Perform classroom checks as necessary;

• Acting meet director for any home cross country or track & field competitions;

• Ability to promote an atmosphere of Compliance with NCAA, Ohio Valley;

• Conference and UA Little Rock rules/regulations/policies;

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of NCAA, Ohio Valley Conference and UA Little Rock Regulations;

• Ability to work nights and weekends with extensive travel.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

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