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Assistant Coach Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Assistant Coach Men’s and Women’s Indoor-Outdoor Track and Field (Sprints, Hurdles, Multis)

Posting Number S00527

Position Type Full Time

Hours/Schedule Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Campus Main Campus, Utica NY

Date Position Available 10/15/2024

Posted Salary $40,000

FLSA Status Exempt

Benefits Eligible Yes

If yes, please select: All Benefits

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Assists with all facets of men’s and women’s cross and men’s and women’s indoor/outdoor track and field including recruiting, organization and planning of practices, meet strategies and

monitoring academic progress.

Location Utica, NY

Application Deadline

Full consideration by:

Open Until Filled Yes

Major Responsibilities

• Understanding of, and adherence to, the Utica University Athletic Department philosophy, NCAA and Empire 8 rules and regulations

• Recruit and retain prospective student-athletes giving them an opportunity to compete, and better themselves as athletes and individuals. This includes cross-country runners, throwers, jumpers, sprinters and all appropriate track and field student-athletes.

• Assist with planning and running daily practices sessions to ensure student athletes are organized and prepared.

• Provide leadership to ensure that student-athletes have a positive experience andassist with monitoring student-athletes’ academic success, providing direction when necessary.

• Assist with managing equipment usage, order and maintain uniforms, hurdles, etc. – Assist Athletic Director with game scheduling, transportation, and work with Sports Information department to ensure all statistics and publications are accurate and updated.

• Will be required to assist with the set-up and breakdown of all track and field events in the Hutton Dome.

• Will be required to attend van training annually.

• Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators.

• May perform other related duties as assigned.

  Driving Responsibilities

Must maintain a clean driving record as defined by University insurance carrier guidelines. Motor vehicle record will be monitored regularly using NYS License Event Notification Service or License Monitor, Inc. for out of state licenses. Will be required to attend van training annually.

Travel

Must be willing to travel

Supervises May oversee assigned work-study students

Education & Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• 3-5 years experience preferred

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

  Minimum Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of Cross Country and Track and Field

• Must be certified in first aid, CPR and AED .

• Interpersonal communication skills

• A strong commitment to diversity and work continually to enhance diversity of our students, faculty, and staff

• Strong organizational skills

  Applicant Documents Instructions

All positions at Utica University support the University’s mission and values in part by being active members of an inclusive environment. Please describe in your diversity statement how you would see yourself incorporating this into this role.

In line with the University’s Affirmative Action Policy, there is no requirement or expectation that a candidate disclose their identity or membership in any protected class or group, either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. For additional information on what to provide in your diversity statement please reference the diversity statement guide at the following link: https://www.utica.edu/hr/media/Diversity_Statement_Guide.pdf

Additional information Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

EEO/AA Statement

Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, domestic

violence victim status, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community

Our community of students, faculty and staff reflect a diversity of experiences, opinions, and cultural backgrounds shaped by biology, society, history, and choice. Our community includes members who are diverse by virtue of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religious and/or spiritual affiliations, and socio-economic status, as well as the number of other ways in which who we are influences how we see the world. Furthermore, we value and celebrate diversity, and this results in a commitment to multiculturalism. We believe that within the community of human persons, all cultures, perspectives, and beliefs about faith, ideals, taste and lifestyles are of equal value. Our diversity deepens our commitment to nurture a multicultural environment in which we engage with others and blend perspectives, to learn about diverse cultures, to explore who we are and where we come from and to accept one another without prejudice. The Utica University Mission and Values Statement includes a commitment to fostering diversity in perspective, background, and experience within an environment that is dedicated to the freedom of expression and the open sharing of ideas.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Located in the heart of central New York, Utica University is a comprehensive,

independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for

university study to veterans returning from the second world war. More than

seventy years since veterans returned from WWII , this tradition of serving

veterans is still held in high regard here at UC, and we are proud to

welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and

professional staff.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)

• HigherEdJobs.com

• InsideHigherEd.com

• Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper

• Ithaca Journal

• Personal Referral

• Utica University Website

• Albany Times Union

• Binghamton Press & Sun

• careerbuilders.com

• centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

• Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)

• Elmira Star Gazette

• Utica University Online Employment Website

• DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education

• Historically Black Colleges and Universities

• Indeed.com

• Current Utica University Employee

• Referred by a Utica University Employee

• Referred by a non Utica University Employee

• Twitter

• LinkedIn-Job Posting

• LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR

• Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

• Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper

• Albany Times Union-newspaper

• Facebook

• Job Fair

• Search Firm

• NCAA

• PRISM Network

• HBCU Connect

• DiverseJobs

• Other

• • Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

  Optional Documents

• Letter of Reference #1