Assistant Coach Cross Country

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number 007518 Functional Title Assistant Coach Cross Country Position Type Coaches Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is administratively housed in the Office of the Chancellor. The University's seventeen teams compete as members of NCAA Division I and the Southern Conference. Approximately 300 students are involved as athletes, managers, trainers, statisticians, cheerleaders, etc.

Position Summary

• Recruitment of Prospective Student-Athletes (PSA's), off-campus recruiting including competition event evaluations/contacts along with home visits, on-campus recruiting including unofficial and official visits and all aspects of organizing/implementing these recruiting events.

• Academic monitoring of student-athletes as it relates to their academic success and progress towards degree. In addition, communicating with academic support staff while also communicating to head coach the academic progress of student-athletes.

• Competition assistance that includes assistance with travel organization and implementation, van travel responsibilities, athlete performance preparation, home meet preparation.

• Practice assistance that includes van travel responsibilities, student-athlete performance preparation, organizing practice logistics, practice scheduling.

• Communication and working with support staff as it concerns XC/Track program on a daily basis, including academics, compliance, athletic training, equipment and apparel, and strength and conditioning staff.

• Monitoring of student-athletes' adherence to NCAA and university rules and regulations.

• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by head coach.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree is required. Prior participation and/or coaching experience are required.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications

A master's degree preferred. A strong understanding of eligibility rules for international students is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range Commensurate with experience Org #-Department Intercollegiate Athletics - 85001 Job Open Date 07/10/2024 For Best Consideration Date Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time 40% Key Responsibility

Provide assistance to Head Coach

Essential Tasks

• Assists the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.

• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach.

Percentage Of Time 30% Key Responsibility

Game planning

Essential Tasks

• Assists with determining practice/game strategy.

• Assesses player's skills, monitors players during competition and practice,

• Attends staff development meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.

Percentage Of Time 30% Key Responsibility

Commitment to Compliance

Essential Tasks

• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.

• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.

• Performs support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.

• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Hand Movement-Grasping, Holding, Finger Dexterity, Vision-Skilled Trades, Reading, Writing, Eye-hand coordination, Standing, Sitting, Walking Work Environment

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• List of References

Optional Documents

• Link to Professional Portfolio

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

(Open Ended Question)