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Position Information

**Job Title** Athletic Assistant for Men’s and Women’s Cross Country / Track and Field

**Posting Number** S00492

**Position Type** Part Time

**Hours/Schedule** Hours may vary based on operational needs.

**Campus** Main Campus, Utica NY

**Date Position Available** 08/01/2024

**Posted Salary** $6,700 stipend 12 graduate credits per year On-Campus housing

**FLSA Status** Exempt

**Benefits Eligible** Yes

**If yes, please select:** Medical Insurance Only

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Assists Head Coach with all facets of a varsity sports program including organizing and planning of all practices and game strategies, training and health education of student athletes, monitoring academic progress of student athletes and recruiting of athletes for the Program.

This appointment typically runs 3.5 years and includes a stipend, room and meals, and graduate hours.

**Location** Utica, NY

Application Deadline

*Full consideration by*:

**Open Until Filled** Yes

Major Responsibilities

A. Adheres to Utica University Athletic Department philosophy, including knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Provides and advises student athletes of obligations and requirements under said philosophy and NCAA rules and regulations.

B. Plans and runs daily practices sessions and periodic individual training sessions to ensure players are learning team concepts and safety issues while participating in intercollegiate athletics.

C. Monitors players’ academic success, providing direction when necessary, including providing for or arranging necessary academic help services.

D. May be required to teach physical education classes each semester as assigned by the Athletic Director.

E. Manages equipment usage, orders and maintains uniforms, balls, etc. Scouts opponents, tape exchange, etc. Assists Athletic Director with game scheduling, transportation, and coordinates publication of team media guide. Contributes time and assistance to Booster Club, if appropriate.

F. Recruits prospective student athletes giving them an opportunity to compete and to better themselves as athletes and individuals.

G. Must maintain a clean driving record as defined by University insurance carrier guidelines. Motor vehicle record will be monitored regularly using NYS License Event Notification Service or License Monitor, Inc. for out of state licenses. Will be required to attend van training annually.

H. May perform other related duties as assigned.

Driving Responsibilities

Must maintain a clean driving record as defined by University insurance carrier guidelines. Motor vehicle record will be monitored regularly using NYS License Event Notification Service or License Monitor, Inc. for out of state licenses. Will be required to attend van training annually.

Travel

Must be willing to travel-frequent travel is required for this position.

**Supervises** Athletes and PE Students.

Education & Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

• 1-2 years coaching/playing experience.

• Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

• Must possess CPR and First Aid Certification.

Minimum Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of Men’s and Women’s Track and Field

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to work with diversified group

• Strong organizations skills

Applicant Documents Instructions

**Additional information** Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

EEO/AA Statement

Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Located in the heart of central New York, Utica University is a comprehensive,

independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for

University study to veterans returning from the second world war. More than

seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving

veterans is still held in high regard here at UC, and we are proud to

welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and

professional staff.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

2. HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)

3. HigherEdJobs.com

4. InsideHigherEd.com

5. Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper

6. Ithaca Journal

7. Personal Referral

8. Utica University Website

9. Albany Times Union

10. Binghamton Press & Sun

11. careerbuilders.com

12. centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

13. Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)

14. Elmira Star Gazette

15. Utica University Online Employment Website

16. DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education

17. Historically Black Colleges and Universities

18. Indeed.com

19. Current Utica University Employee

20. Referred by a Utica University Employee

21. Referred by a non Utica University Employee

22. Twitter

23. LinkedIn-Job Posting

24. LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR

25. Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

26. Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper

27. Albany Times Union-newspaper

28. Facebook

29. Job Fair

30. Search Firm

31. NCAA

32. PRISM Network

33. HBCU Connect

34. DiverseJobs

35. Other

36. *Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?(Open Ended Question)

37. *Do you currently hold or will you have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree by August 1, 2021?

38. Yes

39. No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Reference #1