Assistant Track Coach/Director of External Operations

EXPIRED

Position Information

| Classification Title | Coach | | FLSA | Exempt | | FTE | 1.00 | | Minimum Qualifications |
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.  Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications. | | Preferred Qualifications |
Experience as a student-athlete, support staff member, or coach with a Division I track program.  | | Position Summary |
Assist head coach with highly competitive, Division I Track & Field Program in the SEC; assist with administration as it relates to recruiting, budgets, traveling, public relations, fund-raising camps and clinics; organizing and conducting practices and competitions, administering and promoting all phases of the Track & Field Program. Incumbent will also be responsible for an array of team duties, events, travel arrangements, external logistics and creative services pertaining to the sport of Track and Field and Cross Country. | | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
- Ability to effectively communicate to student-athletes, academic counselors, parents, and coaches. - Ability to work independently on multiple assignments. - Ability to organize as well as prepare for events and travel in advance is imperative.

| | Physical Demands |
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  - Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, and peripheral vision.  - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but escalates to high during practice and athletic competitions. - Driving as needed to perform job duties.

| | Is driving a responsibility of this position? | Yes | | Is this a Position of Trust? | Yes | | Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No | | Does this position require a P-Card? | No | | Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No | | Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | Yes | | Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No | | Credit and P-Card policy |
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. | | Background Investigation Policy |
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. |

Duties/Responsibilities

| Duties/Responsibilities |
External Operations

• Provide assistance to the Head Track & Field/XC Coach in assigned areas of the program.
• Manage day-to-day external administrative operations and logistical support of the program.
• Serve as the primary staff member responsible for implementing effective external. communication and scheduling system for coaches, student-athletes and staff utilizing new and existing technologies (Teamworks).
• Serve as liaison to the ticket office, Marketing & Promotions, Event Management & Facilities and Development Offices.
• Coordinate all alumni relations outreach and programming for the program.
• Create Newsletter for updates to Alumni & Parents for SEC, NCAA, Championship competitions.

| | Percentage of time | 40 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Assist in conducting and evaluating all practice sessions for training groups as assigned. | | Percentage of time | 20 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Promote Program using various means, not limited to, but including social media platforms. | | Percentage of time | 15 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Evaluating and recruiting qualified student-athletes to the University of Georgia whose athletic and personal skills make them highly competitive in the SEC and nationally, and whose academic potential makes them good candidates for a meaningful academic experience and graduation at the University of Georgia; coordinating recruiting travel and visit itineraries. | | Percentage of time | 15 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Serve as Track & Field staff meet director for all home meets. | | Percentage of time | 5 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Other duties as assigned. | | Percentage of time | 5 |

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

| Contact Details |
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.  | | Recruitment Contact Name | Amy Thomas | | Recruitment Contact Email | amy.thomas@uga.edu | | Recruitment Contact Phone | |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

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