Assistant Coach, Women's Triathlon

Job Profile:

Athletics Manager 2

Job Family:

Coaching/Recruiting

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$55,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

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Job Profile:

Athletics Manager 2

Job Family:

Coaching/Recruiting

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$55,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

Under administrative direction, provides coaching and administrative assistance to the Head Coach. Assists in the planning and directing of recruitment, conditioning, training, and performance of team members for sports competition.  Promotes Intercollegiate Athletics as an integral part of the University.  Assists the Head Coach, in monitoring student athlete’s performance in furthering the success of the team and in meeting academic and eligibility criteria.  Adheres to NCAA and Big 12 rules and regulations, as well as Arizona Board of Regents, University, and Athletic Department policies and procedures. Reports to the Head Coach.

Salary Range: Depends on Experience

Essential Duties:

• Assists in overseeing daily practices.

• Assists in session preparation and set up when necessary.

• Assists in the recruitment and selection of student-Athletes for Women’s Triathlon program.

• Assists in the conditioning, training and performance of team members.

• Assists in strategic planning and long-term development of the program with the Head

• coach.

• Travel to locations designated by the Head Coach for recruiting, competition and education purposes.

• Assists in monitoring academic progress and eligibility status of student team members and the participation of team members in class attendance and meeting mandatory study hall requirements.

• Adheres to all University, NCAA, and Conference rules. Counsels student - athletes in their obligations to observe rules and procedures adopted by the University, Conferences, and the NCAA.

• Participates in public relation and community engagement activities, which are in conformance with all applicable rules and regulations governing Intercollegiate Athletics as approved by SDA Administration and Head Coach.

• Performs other administrative duties pertaining to the program as assigned by the Head Coach.

• Participate in recruiting strategies, prospect identification and planning with head coach.

• Performs compliance tasks with ARMS/TCR. Cara’s etc.

• Performs travel arrangements and bookings for all travel with travel services and/or Administrative Assistant. 

• Assists Development Officer and Head Coach  with community engagement, cultivating relationships and soliciting gifts to the program.

• Create and implement open practice opportunities to discover and cultivate new relationships with potential donors at the request of the Head Coach. .

• Start an alumni group to keep all records up to date and engage them with the program.

• Create and send a monthly newsletter to supporters, alumni and fans of the program.

• Attend community meetings for the sport and presenting when appropriate on ways to become involved with Sun Devil Tri.

• Work with Sun Devil Athletics (SDA) events team on a year-end banquet, ring ceremony and other functions.

• Assist SDA staff with National Championships event planning.

• Assist Head coach and Sports and Information Director with website updates and social media.

• Other duties as needed and as assigned by the Head Coach.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of techniques and methods specific to draft legal triathlon, knowledge of science and technology of training and conditioning for peak triathlon performance.

• Knowledge of Triathlon specific training software such as training peaks, etc.

• Knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to NCAA rules and regulations.

• Skill in coaching and/or competing as an athlete at the college, university, Elite Club, or Professional level.

• Skill in interpersonal relations.

• Skill in both verbal and written communication.

• Ability to stimulate changes in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to create a more sustainable environment.

• Ability to lead by example in communicating, participating and encouraging support of the institution’s sustainability programs.

• Ability and willingness to continuously learn to improve coaching strategy and ability.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years prior coaching experience at the college/university, Junior Elite, or Professional level; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. USAT level 1 or 2 coaching certification or equivalent from another country.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of techniques and methods specific to draft legal triathlon, knowledge of science and technology of training and conditioning for peak triathlon performance.

• Knowledge of Triathlon specific training software such as training peaks, etc.

• Knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to NCAA rules and regulations.

• Skill in coaching and/or competing as an athlete at the college, university, Elite Club, or Professional level.

• Skill in interpersonal relations.

• Skill in both verbal and written communication.

• Ability to stimulate changes in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to create a more sustainable environment.

• Ability to lead by example in communicating, participating and encouraging support of the institution’s

• sustain-ability programs.

• Ability and willingness to continuously learn to improve coaching strategy and ability.

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse (60%); required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk/run moderate distances to perform work (20%).

• Assistant Coach must be able to perform on bike in group riding and must be able to active.

• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds (20%)

• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts and problem solve.

• Occasionally expected to help athletes complete key workouts by providing pacing assistance in bike, swim or run.

• Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions.

• Occasionally expected to help athletes complete key workouts by providing pacing assistance.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals.

• Operate a motor vehicle.

• Proficiency with coaching software such as Training Peaks as well as knowledge of training tools such as heart rate monitors, Garmin watches, power meters on bikes.

• Basic knowledge of bike mechanics.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/GIVEN:

General supervision received by the Head Coach.

Department Statement:

The Sun Devil Athletics (SDA) programs are elite, high profile Division I programs. By definition, Division I programs are the "best of the best" and the ladder by which athletes ascend to the world of professional sports and international competitions, such as the Olympics and World Cup. Moreover, Arizona State University and SDA compete in the Big 12 conference.

The vision of SDA is to be a comprehensive perennial top ten NCAA Division I athletics program that empowers Sun Devils to maximize human potential and make a positive impact on our university, community and the world.

The mission of SDA is to provide opportunities for student-athletes to achieve at the highest levels of both academic and athletic excellence, thereby providing them with opportunities for personal growth, offering a unifying force to the campus community, and creating a source of pride among and support from the external constituencies of the university. SDA promotes identity and expression to build a strong Sun Devil Community reflective of ASU’s charter.

SDA affirms ASU’s commitment to equal employment and is fully committed to the principles of student-athlete welfare, competing with integrity and sportsmanship. This commitment includes creating an environment where student-athletes contribute to a winning tradition while enhancing the campus and local community and competing in a program having integrity and high ethical standards. SDA is committed to a leadership role within the university, community, the conference, and the nation.

Driving Requirement:

This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

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To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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