Department Description Department Purpose
The University of California, Davis sponsors 25 sports for men and women and is a member of NCAA Division I. A majority of intercollegiate sports compete in the Big West Conference.
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the supervisor, assist in all aspects of a NCAA Division I women’s cross country and track & field program including student recruitment, scheduling, team travel, scouting opponents, practice planning, assisting with the administration of summer camps and clinics, and administration of the women’s cross country program in full compliance with NCAA and university rules and regulations.
Assist the supervisor in all aspects of an NCAA Division I men’s & women’s track & field program including student recruitment, scheduling, team travel, scouting opponents, practice planning, assisting with the administration of summer camps, and administration of the men’s & women’s track & field program in full compliance with NCAA and university rules and regulations.
Position Information
Apply by Date
July 10th 2023
Salary Range
$45,000/annually
Appointment Type
Career
Number of Positions
1
Percentage of Time
Full-Time, 100%
Shift Hours
Manager will advise
Location
Davis, CA.
Union Representation
No
Benefits Eligible
Yes
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271
• In accordance with UC Davis Athletics’ hiring process for coaches, UC Davis will require any head coach or assistant coach final candidate(s) to sign an authorization for a reference check. Pursuant to your signed authorization form, we will inquire with your prior institution(s) about any records of substantiated misconduct.
• Complete and pass the National Collegiate Athletic Association Recruiting Examination per NCAA bylaw 12.1, 2.2.1 and be CPR & First Aid certified annually.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Collegiate coaching and experience in the sport of track & field.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the rules and strategies of track & field. This includes, but is not limited to, teaching techniques, coaching strategies and safety measures that are necessary for the UC Davis student-athlete to compete at the collegiate level.
• Skills to interact effectively and establish cooperative working relationships with UC Davis student-athletes, coaching colleagues, department staff and other persons from diverse backgrounds including parents, fans, boosters, members of the media and officials associated with the sport.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Ability to learn the complex policies and procedures regarding academic eligibility of UC Davis student-athletes. These include UC Davis, Big West Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association policies and procedures.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.
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