at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Information
Working Position Title
Assistant Coach - Track and Field/Cross Country (5005)
Classification
Coach, Assistant
Position Number
00005005
Open Date
07/15/2024
Close Date
Priority Review Date
07/29/2024
Employee Class
Staff
Full-Time/Part Time
Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Position Status
Temporary
FLSA
Exempt
Job code
1170
Union Representation
Non-Union
Union Code
N/A
Unit/Department
Intercollegiate Athletics
College/Unit
Intercollegiate Athletics
Division
Div Intercollegiate Athletics
Location
CC 204
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
https://niuhuskies.com/
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview
Northern Illinois University (NIU) is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Coach Women's Track & Field/Cross Country. This is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits. Under the general supervision of the Head Coach/Director of Women's Track & Field, this position will assist head coach in coaching student-athletes, implementation and instruction of game strategy, recruiting prospective student-athletes, monitoring student-athlete academic progress, program organization, managing travel, managing student-athlete scholarships and overseeing the discipline, conduct and image of the sport program and student-athletes of a major university sport program in conjunction with other departmental responsibilities as assigned.
The mission of NIU Athletics is to enhance the University, community and region through service and engagement while developing champions in the classroom, in competition and in life. With long standing traditions and core values centered on family, NIU Athletics is home to 17 NCAA Division I sport programs. Northern Illinois University, chartered in 1895, is a comprehensive teaching and research institution with over 15,000 currently enrolled students and houses seven (7) degree-granting colleges-Business, Education, Engineering and Engineering Technology, Health and Human Sciences, Law, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. Centrally located in DeKalb, Northern Illinois University is 30 miles west of Aurora, 65 miles west of Chicago, 36 miles west of Naperville, and 45 miles southeast of Rockford.
Position Summary
Assist head coach in the management and administration of all phases of Track & Field/Cross Country programs, athletes and staff.
This is a professional coaching position, and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules and regulations of affiliated national, regional and state intercollegiate athletic associations, the Mid-American conference (or subsequent member conference) and the university.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Coaching - 40%
Responsible for the ongoing teaching and instruction of student-athletes in the performance of their sport such as, but not limited to, competitions, practices, individual and team workouts, and conditioning sessions.
Assists the Head Coach/Director of Track and Field and Head Coach Cross Country with instructing athletes in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
Team Related Activities - 15%
Assist head coach(es) in the preparing for and conducting of all team-related activities including skill instruction, sport strategy and competitive opportunities.
Coach and instruct student-athletes individually and in groups and demonstrate event techniques and skills required to be successful at Track and Field and Cross Country.
Plan and attend coaching and practice sessions, competitions, tournaments, etc. in accordance with NCAA and conference regulations for specified events.
Develop, recommend and teach competition/event strategy.
Academic Support - 15%
Provide an overall positive educational environment for our Student-Athletes conducive to learning, athletic development, social growth, and preparing them for life beyond college.
Supervise, in conjunction with the athletic tutoring and advising program, the total academic progress of the team implementing corrective action plans through appropriate staff.
Administration - 10%
Assist in the administration of the entire sport program, including, but not limited to daily practices, game planning and implementation, recruiting, equipment management, facilities scheduling,... For full info follow application link.
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
