Assistant Track & Cross Country Coach

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The Iowa State University Athletics Department is accepting applications for an Assistant Track & Cross Country Coachwith expertise in middle distance distance and cross country events to assist the Director of Mens and Womens Cross Country Track and Field and with all phases of the NCAA Division I programs to help develop our student-athletes to reach their full potential.

Examples of what youll do

• Plan practice sessions and competitive coaching situations (assigned primarily with athletes in cross country middle distance and distance events)
• Effectively teach mentor and coach to develop well-rounded student-athletes and contribute to and enhance a competitive athletic experience
• Identify and successfully recruit and retain academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes
• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to the welfare and academic success of the student-athletes and help ensure academic progress and graduation
• Assist with meet management planning logistics and operations
• Assist with administrative functions
• Adhere to University Conference and NCAA policies procedures and regulations
• Establish and maintain effective interactions with the students colleagues university community alumni media and the public

The ideal candidates will have expertise and success with the middle and distance events. This position requires an excellent work ethic along with exceptional motivational teaching/coaching and communication skills. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. Requires the ability to travel extensively including overnight stays for recruiting and competitions.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree.

Experience coaching or competing in track & fieldincluding middle and distance events (post high school).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience coaching both men and women athletes in assigned events/specialties.

Experience in NCAA Division I or professional cross country and track as an athlete or coach.

Demonstrated ability to recruit and coach highly skilled studentathletes and have strong recruiting connections.

About ISU Athletics:

As an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision athletics program and a founding member of the Big 12 Conference Iowa State University sponsors 18 intercollegiate athletics teams and supports 450 student-athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. ISU Athletics employs over 250 talented and dedicated full-time staff members more than 500 temporary and student employees and multiple auxiliary partners who collaboratively work within a culture to support and enhance the experiences of Cyclone student-athletes and their loyal fan base. Iowa State student-athletes have produced 10-consecutive years of record-setting Graduation Success Rate scores in the classroom while athletically the Cyclones have captured 19 national team championships 140 national individual titles and 162 conference team championships in its rich history.

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Application Instructions:

To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume
2) Contact information for 3 employment references

If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.

Why Choose ISU

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

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