Assistant Coach: Women’s Track and Field and Cross Country Program

EXPIRED

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Retirement savings paid by the university.

• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

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Key Responsibilities

55% COACHING / INSTRUCTION
Provides consultation and expert advice to Head Coach, other assistants, volunteer coaches and team members. Coaches the javelin, hammer, shot, discus, weight throw plus additional event areas designated by the Head Coach. Prepares, plans, conducts, and evaluates practice sessions, as directed. Teaches individuals and groups of student-athletes specific tasks and skills before, during and after practice, during season and off-season. Teaches sport/event specific techniques as directed. Evaluates recovery practices/training goals and makes recommendations to enhance performance objectives for each student-athlete. This position is available to coaches and student-athletes before, during and after practices and events. Works closely with other athletic department staff in Medical, Strength and Conditioning, and Nutrition.

30% RECRUITMENT
Negotiates scholarship offers to prospects. Coordinates and oversees the recruitment of student-athletes. Prepares and distributes recruiting information. Attends off-campus events for the purpose of evaluation and contact. Coordinates mailing of recruitment materials to prospective student-athletes. Maintains computerized “master” recruit list. Utilizes Teamworks recruiting system. Follows all NCAA and Oregon State University recruiting policies. Makes phone contact with prospective student-athletes when appropriate. Plans campus and home visits with prospective student-athletes and their parents. Interacts with persons under 18 years of age in a one-on-one setting.

15% TEAM ADMINISTRATION / CAMPUS & COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION
Co-administers, along with the Director of Operations, the following and any other areas directed by the Head Coach: track and field team budget; planning travel arrangements for team, including hotel accommodations, vans/cars, OSU vans, and airline travel reservations; prepares check requests for team travel, meals, hotels, etc.; collects and tabulates all receipts; returns
receipts/cash to cashier’s office following each trip. Oversees and delegates responsibilities to other staff when necessary.

Co-administers, along with Director of Operations, the ordering of all team equipment and other assignments given by the Head Coach. Follows OSU procedures in handling any monies that flow through the athletic program. Supervises and assigns responsibilities to other Assistant Coaches, team managers and volunteer assistants. Coordinates all enrollment activities of student-athletes. Coordinates tutorial and academic support during study hall for student athletes, monitors academic progress, and intervenes as necessary.

Serves as co-home track and field meet director with rest of staff and all that entails. Works closely with OSU Facilities, Communication, Business and Marketing & Promotions offices. Administers and assigns day-to-day team responsibilities while on road trips. Plans long and short-term team objectives under the leadership of the Head Coach. Establishes requirements for team members in terms of academic and athletic progress.

Coordinates recruiting efforts with the Office of Admissions, Academic Services, Compliance and others. Coordinates scholarships with Head Coach, other Assistant Coaches, Compliance and the Office of Financial Aid. Interacts with various campus offices, departments, as well as individual faculty and staff members. Maintains effective and open communication with OSU faculty. Informs faculty of required student-athlete absences. Monitors academic progress. In coordination with faculty, develops academic improvement strategies for athletes. Encourage and participate in activities that foster an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and fosters a sense of belonging for both student athletes, student workers, colleagues, and all stakeholders.

Serves as guest speaker at public events on behalf of OSU Athletics. Serves in a leadership role and promotes participation in community service activities by student-athletes. Assists in the formulation of team and department fund raising activities and promotional events. Coordinates community service and OSU athletics to school programs. Administers day to day operations and staff of summer athletic camps, as directed by the Head Coach.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Three years of track and field collegiate coaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse communities and ability to work in a collaborative inclusive environment.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

Experience working with Track & Field athletes in the throws, and other event areas.

Acute attention to detail and the ability to multitask.

Knowledge and experience with NCAA rules and regulations.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Must work some evenings and weekends.

Travel required.

Access to secure areas/equipment.

Access to personal information.

Access to youth under 18 years of age at times.

Pay Method

Salary

Pay Period

1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date

Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

Link to Position Description

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