Job Description

Department of Athletics

University of Missouri - St. Louis, a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Track and Field Coach.   This position is a 12-month, full time position with benefits.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting, providing technical expertise, and managing the track and field program within the guidelines of the NCAA Division II level, conference and institution.  

Primary responsibilities will include:
• Coaching and development of jumpers (Long Jump, Triple Jump and High Jump)
• Assisting in the development of the sprint and relay events (60M, 100M, 200M, 400M, 4x100M, and 4x400M).

Specific Duties will include:
• Developing and implementing comprehensive training programs for jumping events, focusing on skill development, strength, conditioning and injury prevention. 
• Planning and overseeing all jump practices. 
• Collaborating with other track and field coaches and staff to coordinate training schedules, competition strategies and team events. 
• Recruiting and evaluating prospective student-athletes to the University of Missouri – St. Louis and the track and field program. 
• Monitoring academic progress and personnel development of student-athletes, promoting a culture of academic excellence and personal growth. 
• Performing other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Head Track and Field Coach.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.
 

Hours will vary

A Bachelor's degree in related/ relevant area or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

*   Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and experience as a successful student athlete or coach in track and field.   
*   Masters degree preferred.   A minimum of two years of successful coaching and recruiting is preferred in a collegiate setting.  Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills are required, as well as a strong knowledge of current teaching techniques in the sport of track and field.  

Pay commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Range: Pay commensurate with education and experience.

Grade: GGS-MKT

University Title: ASSISTANT COACH

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
 

Application materials include a cover letter and resume.  Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.

Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Job site: http://umsl.jobs.

Limit document name to 50 characters.  Maximum size limit is 11MB.  Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).  For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu.  If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. 

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement.  This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.