Director of Men’s and Women’s Track and Field/Cross Country

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Position Information

Job Title

Director of Men’s and Women’s Track and Field/Cross Country

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Position Information

Job Title

Director of Men’s and Women’s Track and Field/Cross Country

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Position Number

986601

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Department

ATH Track and Cross Country Women

Department Homepage

www.ecupirates.com

Advertising Department

TRACK & FIELD

Division

Athletics

Classification Title

Coach

Working Title

Director of Men’s and Women’s Track and Field/Cross Country

Number of Vacancies

1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

1.0

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

$90,000 - $100,000

Position Location (City)

Greenville

Position Type

Non-Faculty

Job Category

Non-Faculty Staff Professional

Organizational Unit Overview

The athletics department mission is to represent East Carolina University with distinction and create a challenging and supportive environment for student-athletes to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in life. We are committed to the highest standards of character, honesty, effort, and sportsmanship; respecting all people, their personal identities, differences and beliefs; and to provide a safe and equitable environment for student-athletes’ academic, athletic and personal development. The highly visible athletics program is committed to

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compliance, comprehensive excellence and to be trustworthy stewards of the aspirations of our student-athletes, the resources we manage, the reputation of our University, and our mission of service.

Job Duties

Reporting to the Athletics Director and/or Sport Administrator designee, the individual serving in this position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Oversight and administration of all aspects of the Men’s and Women’s Track and Field/ Cross Country program with a priority on the development and well-being of the student-athlete, academic success and competitive excellence grounded on the athletics department creed (mission) and code (core values).

• Hiring, instructing, supervising and monitoring coaching staff and Men’s and Women’s Track and Field/ Cross Country designated administrative staff with the goal of assuring attendance at regularly scheduled compliance coaches meetings and full compliance with

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, University and conference policies, regulations and guidelines.

• Planning, organization and execution for coaching duties for all practice sessions and competitions to include evaluation of opponents and the development of a successful game plan.

• Planning, organization and execution of recruiting activities and responsibilities to comply with the university’s policies on the recruitment and retention of qualified student-athletes, including the evaluation, contact, and establishing relationships with prospective student-athletes and coaches.

• Development and communication of team rules, policies and guidelines in compliance with

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System, University, athletics department

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and conference by-laws, policies, guidelines, procedures and regulations.

• Overall management, supervision, instruction and direction of student-athletes participating on the Men’s and Women’s Track and Field/ Cross Country program.

• Foster academic values and maintain program integrity by supporting, abiding and enforcing all academic guidelines and policies of the university and athletics department with oversight and development of Men’s and Women’s Track and Field/ Cross Country program academic expectations that contribute to the academic achievement and progress toward a degree of the student-athletes.

• Ensure proper budget control and fiscal management of Men’s and Women’s Track and Field/ Cross Country program in accordance with state, university and athletics department policies, guidelines and regulations and oversight of all administrative functions of the Men’s and Women’s Track and Field/ Cross Country program.

• Develop competition schedules in consultation with Sport Administrator in accordance with

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, conference and athletics department guidelines, procedures and directives.

• Oversight of team travel arrangements for competition and any other team travel.

• Make appearances, perform media interviews, speaking engagements and support

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Pirate Club activities representing the Men’s and Women’s Track and Field/ Cross Country program and

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Athletics.

• Support and work cooperatively with Sports Medicine/Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning, Equipment, Student Development, Life Skills,

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Compliance, Media Relations, Marketing, Game Operations, etc. areas in accordance with department policies and procedures.

• Obtain prior written approval and report in compliance with university, conference and

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guidelines and policies, any outside activities benefits and/or pay is received. (Media appearances, personal appearances, camps and clinics, speaking engagements, commercial endorsements, etc.)

• Support and abide by University Image Standards and all athletics department branding and licensing guidelines, regulations and procedures.

• Attend all Head Coaches meetings and additional administrative meetings as scheduled by the Athletics Director and/or Sport Administrator designee.

• Perform duties with professional conduct representing the university and athletics department and provide leadership cultivating an environment of compliance, performance excellence, respect, and student-athlete well-being.

• Comply with all applicable laws, policies, by-laws, regulations, procedures and guidelines of North Carolina, University of North Carolina system, East Carolina University, the Department of Athletics, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (

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), and all applicable conferences or associations.

• Build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with athletics, Pirate Club and University staff, students, and all constituencies and stakeholders.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletics Director and/or Sport Administrator designee.

Minimum Education/Experience

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and previous experience coaching at the college level or prior collegiate participation.

Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions and conferred by the time of hire

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

None

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

None

Special Instructions to Applicant

Candidates must also submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Official transcript required within 30 days of employment.

East Carolina University seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. In order to promote the university’s diversity goal, the Athletics Department encourages applicants from women, minorities, and historically underrepresented groups.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Open Date

07/25/2024

Open Until Filled

No

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.

07/28/2024

Initial Screening Begins

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AA/EOE

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (

ADAAA

) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/

TTY

) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu .

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

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participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00

EST

.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Please indicate where you learned about this Athletics position.

   • NCAA
   • NACDA
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • DiverseJobs.net
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • ECU website
   • Professional Association (e.g. CoSIDA, NACMA, AFCA, NABC, ABCA, etc.)
   • Other

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References Optional Documents

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