Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Track and Field (Athletics)

Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Track and Field (Athletics) Posting Number req26281 Department Administration and Athletics Department Website Link arizonawildcats.com Medical Sub-Speciality Location Tucson Campus Address 1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA Position Highlights The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

This is a full-time coaching position in the University of Arizona Athletics Department assisting the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country with the recruitment and coaching of student-athletes in a major Division I program. The position reports directly to the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country.

This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and travel for competition and recruiting. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement training programs for student-athletes in Throwing Events.
• Recruit both women and men’s Throwers.
• Monitor academic progress of student-athletes.
• Perform administrative duties.
• Assist in all areas of the Track & Field program, including day-to-day operations.
• Oversee practice, both team and individual.
• Coordinate all Drachman Stadium facility operations.
• Budget accountability.
• Additional duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of NCAA rules pertaining to recruitment and eligibility.
• Commitment to academic and athletic success.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead, and support value-added projects.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Knowledge of NCAA, Big 12, and University of Arizona rules and compliance.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented with a positive demeanor.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities, and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels and project a positive, professional attitude.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Four (4) years of coaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Experience coaching male and female athletes.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• USATF Level II Coaching Certification.
• Experience with computers and software, including Microsoft Office.
• Four (4) or more years of coaching experience at the NCAA Division I level or international level.

Rank Tenure Information FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40+ nights and weekends Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Athletics Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay DOE Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Andrew Dubs
Head Coach / Dire