Associate Head Coach, Men’s & Women’s Track & Field

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Department

Athletics Men's Track and Field

Job Summary

Job Description

The Associate Track & Field Coach assists the Head Men's & Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country Coach with instruction, development, preparation, recruitment, and retention of men's & women's track & field and cross-country student athletes. The Associate Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Coach will be expected to maintain compliance with New Orleans Athletics, Southland Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. Must adhere to University of New Orleans, UL System and State of Louisiana policies and procedures. AMWTFC will promote the advancement of the University's vision and support the University's mission through the process of advancing the men's & women's track & field and men's & women's cross country programs and graduating student-athletes.

Job Duties: ​

Thank you for your interest in The University of New Orleans.

Once you start the application process, you will not be able to save your work, so you should collect all required information before you begin.  The required information is listed below in the job posting.  

You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment.  

Department

Athletics Men's Track and Field

Job Summary

Job Description

The Associate Track & Field Coach assists the Head Men's & Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country Coach with instruction, development, preparation, recruitment, and retention of men's & women's track & field and cross-country student athletes. The Associate Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Coach will be expected to maintain compliance with New Orleans Athletics, Southland Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. Must adhere to University of New Orleans, UL System and State of Louisiana policies and procedures. AMWTFC will promote the advancement of the University's vision and support the University's mission through the process of advancing the men's & women's track & field and men's & women's cross country programs and graduating student-athletes.

Job Duties: ​

• Exhibits the highest professional standards and ethical behavior regarding adherence to NCAA, Southland Conference, University and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

• Manages and directs the administration of all day-to-day practice and competition activities related to the men's and women's Sprints, Jumps, and Hurdle group. 30%

• Assists Head Coach with the recruitment of prospective student-athletes, primarily in Sprints, Jumps, and Hurdle events. 30%

• Assists the Head Coach in the management of funds by providing input for development of the annual Athletics Department budget. 5%

• Supports established athletic fund-raising goals by actively participating in fund-raising events and promotional activities for intercollegiate athletics and the cross country/track and field teams. 5%

• Assists with all travel arrangements, coordinating meet entries, and itinerary development for all team cross country and track meets. 10%

• Assists with the coordination and organization of any home cross country or track meets, including securing officials and volunteers for event. 5%

• Collaborates with Head Coach on meet-day coaching strategy for individual and relay student-athletes. 5%

• Assists Head Coach with inventory, ordering and distribution of equipment and supplies for teams annually. 10%

• Schedules facilities for practice and competition when needed.

• May represent the Head Coach upon request at UNO, NCAA, Conference select events.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Administration.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a high school, college, professional coach or a member of a college coaching staff (may include GA or volunteer coach position experience).

• Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA compliance policies and procedures.

• Proven ability to develop, establish and sustain relationships with student-athletes, coaches, administration, and various constituents.

• Excellent administrative, organizational, and proven ability to recruit prospective student-athletes.

• Ability to work nights, weekend and travel as needed.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.

• 2-4 years of Division I college coaching experience.

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section. 

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems;
• Names and contact information of three references;

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the University of New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected Veteran status, age if 40 or older, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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