Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Track and Field and Cross Country (Athletics)

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona seeks an Assistant Coach for Men's and Women's Track and Field and Cross Country. The role involves coaching student-athletes, implementing training programs, and recruiting. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree and collegiate coaching experience are preferred, with a strong commitment to both academic and athletic success.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Tuition reduction for employees and family

Retirement plans

Access to recreation and cultural activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Coaching or playing experience at the college or international level required.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules required.

Responsibilities

• Implement training programs for track and field or cross country.
• Recruit student-athletes and evaluate recruits.
• Coach student-athletes at meets and monitor academics.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Track and Field and Cross Country (Athletics) Posting Number req23156 Department Administration and Athletics Department Website Link arizonawildcats.com Location Main Campus Address 1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA Position Highlights The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

The successful applicant will assist the Track and Field or Cross Country program within the rules and regulations of the University, Big 12 Conference, and the NCAA.

This position requires the ability work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel for competition and recruiting.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Implementation of training programs for field, cross country, and/or events.
• Recruiting both women and men’s student-athletes, including evaluating and communicating with recruits.
• Assist in arranging campus and home visits.
• Work with Compliance office.
• Coaching student-athletes at meets.
• Academic monitoring of student-athletes.
• Administrative duties.
• Home Meet Management duties.
• Assisting with Team Travel.
• Adhere to department or unit budget.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Complete knowledge of NCAA rules pertaining to recruitment & eligibility.
• Commitment to academic and athletic success.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead and support value-added projects.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Knowledge of NCAA, Big 12, and University of Arizona rules and compliance.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and has a positive demeanor.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional attitude.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Coaching and/or playing experience at the college or international level.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy .

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree,
• Coaching and recruiting experience at the collegiate level.
• Two years of coaching experience at the collegiate Division 1 level.
• Experience coaching male and female athletes.

FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 + nights and weekends Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Athletics Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay Depends on Experience Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties) Number of Vacancies 9 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates William Wheeler
Senior Associate Athletic Director, CFO
[e-mail]
520-621-2043
Open Date 6/16/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document Special Instructions to Applicant Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.

1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations?

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.

3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?

4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If yes, please explain.

5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.

6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men’s basketball or women’s basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [e-mail].