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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 (*).

+ * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

+ HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)

+ HigherEdJobs.com

+ InsideHigherEd.com

+ Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper

+ Ithaca Journal

+ Personal Referral

+ Utica University Website

+ Albany Times Union

+ Binghamton Press & Sun

+ careerbuilders.com

+ centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

+ Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)

+ Elmira Star Gazette

+ Utica University Online Employment Website

+ DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education

+ Historically Black Colleges and Universities

+ Indeed.com

+ Current Utica University Employee

+ Referred by a Utica University Employee

+ Referred by a non Utica University Employee

+ Twitter

+ LinkedIn-Job Posting

+ LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR

+ Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

+ Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper

+ Albany Times Union-newspaper

+ Facebook

+ Job Fair

+ Search Firm

+ NCAA

+ PRISM Network

+ HBCU Connect

+ DiverseJobs

+ Other

+ * Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?

(Open Ended Question)

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

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume / Curriculum Vitae

+ Cover Letter

Optional Documents

+ Letter of Reference #1