Assistant Track & Field Coach

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an

Assistant Track and Field Coach. This is a full-time (at-will and FLSA-exempt) position which includes full University benefits. The University of Iowa is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and related events with a workforce of approximately 250 regular employees and 300 temporary employees. Athletics is a people-centric organization that operates under a “Win. Graduate. Do It Right.†philosophy. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.

Responsibilities: The Assistant Track & Field Coach will assist in administration of a Division I intercollegiate men’s and women’s track & fieldcross country program, recruit as permitted by NCAA rules, conduct on-the-field teaching and coaching, and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Track & FieldCross Country. Additional duties include: overseeing jumps and combined track and field events, serving as primary International student-athlete recruiting coordinator. This position will involve working evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Benefits Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa†to learn more.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor�s degree (or international equivalent).
  
• Minimum of three (3) years successful collegiate coaching in track & field and/or combination of elite coaching or competitive experience at the USA Track & Field Championship qualifying level or above.
  
• Extensive knowledge and the ability to
  

+ demonstrate strong technical and tactical knowledge in teaching and coaching track & field, specializing in jumps/multis, (combined events).

+ comply with NCAA rules and regulations.

• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships;
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as demonstrated through public speaking engagements, clinician experience, and/or use of effective and creative training/coaching techniques.
  
• Extensive knowledge of and the ability to:
  

+ Utilize basic office productivity software.

+ Operate effectively within a highly regulated team environment

• A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Program standards.
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience coaching with a collegiate track & field/cross country program and/or elite athletes and/or competing as an elite athlete is highly preferred.
  
• USATF, IAAF, or USTFCCCA coaching certification in one or more of these areas: Jumps, sprints, hurdles, combined-events, strength and conditioning.
  
• Demonstrated experience in international and domestic talent assessment and proven ability to recruit and commit elite level student-athletes.
  
• Demonstrated experience managing on-campus recruiting activities including but not limited to designing itineraries, setting up travel, coordinating meetings, etc.
  
• Working knowledge and the ability to:
  

+ Plan and administer progressive training programs.

+ Utilize a video analysis system.

Application Process: Visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu and search for keywords “Assistant Coachâ€. Only applications submitted at https://jobs.uiowa.edu will be accepted.

• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
  
• Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a relevant file to the submission. Applications without both a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration.
  
• Successful candidates will be subject to a credential/education verification and criminal background check and be required to self-disclose any conviction history.
  
• Five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
  
• As a part of the University of Iowa�s review of your application and consistent with its policies and practices, the University may access and/or view information about you that is job-related and publicly available on the internet, including but not limited to information on social media sites. The access, viewing and/or use of such information is governed by the University�s Policy on Human Rights, as well as state and federal law.
  
• For questions or additional information, please contact athletics ATHL-human-resources@uiowa.edu.
  

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