Butler University IN Indianapolis , IN 46218
Posted 3 weeks ago
Position Overview
Butler University is seeking an assistant coach for the Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track & Field Programs. This position provides significant support for the success of the Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track & Field programs. Primary duties are coaching, skill development, recruiting, academic monitoring and development of positive team culture.
Responsibilities
Assist head coach with all coaching, recruiting, retention, academic success and day-to-day management of the men's and women's cross country and track & field athletic programs.
Contribute to positive team culture
Identify, evaluate and recruit students that can succeed at Butler both academically and athletically
Build and cultivate relationships with scholastic and non-scholastic coaches
Assist with teaching and coaching in team and individual settings
Competition preparation through meet and practice planning
Pre and post season conditioning and skill development
Personal development of student-athletes
Support head coach with administrative duties as assigned.
Assist in managing and operating home cross country and track & field events.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree
Extensive recruiting experience domestically and internationally at the collegiate level
Experience overseeing training programs for middle distance and distance athletes at the collegiate level
Collegiate coaching preferred. Desired candidate will have outstanding verbal communication and leadership skills; able to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators and staff.
BU Benefits and Perks
Please check out Butler's Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:
Paid Time Off and Holidays:
18 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days)
8 Paid Holidays
Paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day
Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
Health:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
Retirement:
10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
Tuition Assistance:
Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
Covers tuition only
Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:
Access to Butler's on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
LinkedIn Learning Courses
Free premium subscription to the Calm App
Free subscription to the WSJ and NYT
Discount at the College Bookstore
Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances
About Butler
Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing six colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Pharmacy & Health Sciences. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.
Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University means so much more than a job. Join the dedicated, innovative, and supportive community of faculty and staff that is moving Butler Beyond.
Butler University is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.
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