Assistant Coach, Track and Field/Cross Country

Requirements

• Ability to foster team competitive success while maintaining a strong emphasis on the personal development and academic achievement of student-athletes
• Excellent communication and organizational skills to effectively work with student-athletes, coaches, and administrators
• Knowledge of and experience with NCAA and Big Ten rules
• Education:
• Bachelor's Degree required
• How to Apply:
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• A cover letter detailing how your qualifications and experiences align with the responsibilities of the position.
• Resume
• Please note that reference checks will be conducted for finalists. Applicants selected to proceed in the selection process will be notified directly. All applicants will receive notification once a final selection has been made and the search is complete.
• Contact Information:
• Kayla Weisensel at kw4@athletics.wisc.edu
• Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
• Institutional Statement on Diversity:
• The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
• The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited t

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Additional Information

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Limited Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Assistant Coach Job Summary: The University of Wisconsin's Cross Country/Track & Field Program is a combined men's and women's program. Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the primary responsibility of this position is to assist in coaching student-athletes across track & field disciplines in accordance with NCAA, Big Ten, and University regulations. Key Job Responsibilities: Specific areas of responsibility include: Assisting with coaching student-athletes for the track and field / cross country program as assigned by the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Planning and leading practice sessions for assigned event groups Developing and implementing event-specific training and conditioning plans Supporting the development of student-athlete skills to maximize performance Assisting with recruiting prospective student-athletes across track & field disciplines Other areas of responsibility may include: Working directly with the program specialist for team travel arrangements including: Hotels, transportation, bus travel, van rental, per diem, and entry fees Collaborating with the in-house travel agent for team air travel Procuring travel advancements and reconciling travel expense reimbursements Other duties as assigned by the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Department: Wisconsin Athletics, Track & Field and Cross Country

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