Assistant Track & Field Coach

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree (or international equivalent);
• Minimum of three (3) years successful collegiate coaching in track & field and/or combination of elite coaching or competitive experience at the USA Track & Field Championship qualifying level or above;
• Extensive knowledge and the ability to
  
  • Demonstrate strong technical and tactical knowledge in teaching and coaching track & field specializing in sprints and hurdles
  • Comply with NCAA rules and regulations
  • Operate effectively within a highly regulated team environment;
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as demonstrated through public speaking engagements clinician experience and/or use of effective and creative training/coaching techniques;
• Extensive knowledge of and the ability to:
  
  • Utilize basic office productivity software.
  • Operate effectively within a highly regulated team environment
• A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Program standards.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience coaching with a collegiate track & field/cross country program and/or elite athletes and/or competing as an elite athlete is highly desired;
• USATF IAAF or USTFCCCA coaching certification in one or more of these areas: sprints hurdles strength and conditioning;
• Demonstrated experience in international and domestic talent assessment and proven ability to recruit and commit elite level student-athletes;
• Demonstrated experience managing on-campus recruiting activities including but not limited to designing itineraries setting up travel coordinating meetings etc.;
• Working knowledge and the ability to:
  
  • Plan and administer progressive training programs;
  • Utilize a video analysis system;
• Genuine passion for and experience with supporting the holistic development of student-athletes recognizing the interconnectedness of mental health and overall well-being.

Application Process: Visit our website at and search for keywords Assistant Coach. Only applications submitted at will be accepted.

• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
• Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a relevant file to the submission. Applications without both a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration.
• Successful candidates will be subject to a credential/education verification and criminal background check and be required to self-disclose any conviction history.
• Five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
• As a part of the University of Iowas review of your application and consistent with its policies and practices the University may access and/or view information about you that is job-related and publicly available on the internet including but not limited to information on social media sites. The access viewing and/or use of such information is governed by the Universitys Policy on Human Rights as well as state and federal law.
• For questions or additional information please contact athletics .