Cross Country/Distance Track Coach- Graduate Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Cross Country/Distance Track Coach- Graduate Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Cross Country/Distance Track Coach- Graduate Assistant

Academic Year

2024-2025

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Cross Country/Distance Track Coach- Graduate Assistant is responsible for assisting the Head Track and Field coach in all aspects of cross country and distance events in the spring and Director of operations-related duties. The Cross Country/Distance Track Coach- Graduate Assistant reports to the Head Track and Field Coach.

Essential Functions

Monitor the distance runner’s daily and weekly mileage.

Assist head coach with the administration of workouts and recruiting of distance runners.

Direct the summer cross country camp and assist with the home cross country meet in an assistant-director role.

Recruitment of qualified prospective student-athletes in the distance events (cross country and 800 and up in track).

Participation in campus visits for prospective student-athletes.

Assist head coach with academic monitoring and mentoring.

Oversee team travel, ordering, and organization of Adidas team gear, office organization, and home meet management responsibility.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

| Knowledge Skills and Abilities |
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
Working knowledge of Microsoft office, particularly excel. Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA. | | Required Education |
Current UIW Graduate student. | | Required Work Experience |
Experience as a Division I Track and Field student-athlete in the distance events. | | Preferred Qualifications |
- Strong interest in pursuing a career in coaching cross country/track & field, strong work ethic and self-starter, organizational skills and great attention to detail. - Success as an student-athlete at the conference level. Experience working summer camps and doing campus recruiting tours. | | Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations |
None. | | Work Hours |
- Times will vary to meet team goals. - Up to 20 hours per week. | | Physical Demands | |

Posting Details

Posting Details

| Posting Number | STU1259PO | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Job Type | Part Time | | Job Category | Students | | Desired Start Date | 08/01/2024 | | Position End Date (if temporary) | | | Reports to | Head Track and Field/Cross Country Coach | | Salary | $2,100 Stipend + Tuition Waiver | | Open Date | 07/17/2024 | | Close Date | 05/31/2025 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
None. | | EOE |
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy). |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a UIW Graduate student?

   • Yes
   • No
   • Applied - Awaiting Acceptance

2. * Please describe your experience as a Division I Track and Field student-athlete in the distance events.

(Open Ended Question)