Assistant Track and Field Coach, Throws and Multis

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Department

Athletics Men's Track and Field

Job Summary
Responsible to the Head Men's & Women's Track & Field/Cross Country Coach for instruction, development, preparation, recruitment and retention of men's & women's track & field student-athletes. Assistant Men's & Women's Track & Field Coach (AMWTFC) will be expected to maintain compliance with UNO Athletics, Southland Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. AMWTFC must adhere to University of New Orleans, UL System and State of Louisiana policies and procedures. AMWTFC will promote the advancement of the University’s vision and support the University’s mission through the process of advancing the men's & women's track & field programs and graduating student-athletes.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coaching and Instructing Student-Athletes; Teaching and Preparing Student-Athletes for Competition: 60%

• Evaluating, Recruiting and Retaining Student-Athletes: 30%

• Community Outreach & Team Volunteerism Coordination: 10%

Moreover, the Assistant Men's & Women's Track & Field Coach will:

• Continually promote the University’s mission, vision and accomplishments. 

• Accept and be attentive to the health and welfare of student-athletes as a primary responsibility. 

• Assist and support Head Men's & Women's Track & Field/Cross Country Coach with all areas of the men's and women's track & field programs. 

• Perform additional duties as assigned by Vice President, Athletics & Recreation, his or her designee, and/or Head Men's & Women's Track & Field/Cross Country Coach.   

• Maintain a current and comprehensive understanding of the University of New Orleans, Southland Conference and NCAA rules & regulations. 

• Employee shall conduct himself/herself in an ethical manner in accordance with the standards established by the NCAA, University of New Orleans and the State of Louisiana. ​  ​ 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor's degree

• 1-3 years professional experience as a high school, college or professional coach. 

• Thorough knowledge of and commitment to NCAA compliance and University of New Orleans policies and procedures.

• Proven ability to build rapport and effective, collaborative relationships with student-athletes, fellow coaches, administration, faculty and alumni.

• Demonstrated administrative, organizational and recruiting skills and applied experience in these areas. ​​​​

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree.

• 2-4 years of college coaching experience.

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section. 

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems;
• Names and contact information of three references;
• Diversity Statement (required for all Faculty positions and any Staff position of Assistant Manager and higher).

See Diversity Statement instructions by clicking this link: https://www.uno.edu/careers/diversity-instructions

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date
This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

  

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

  

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

  

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The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected Veteran status, age if 40 or older, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.