Casual Hire - Assistant Women's Track and Field Coach

Description

****Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Duties and Responsibilities (*Denotes Essential Functions):

• The Assistant Coach will assist with all aspects of NCAA Division I Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Program, including coaching of the pole vault events, recruiting for that event, monitoring of student-athlete development and academic achievement, compliance with NCAA, Conference and the University of Hawai’i rules & regulations, adherence to all University of Hawai’i and department policies & procedures as well as other duties assigned by the Head Coach.
• Designs, implements and monitors training programs and workouts for the pole vault events. Participates in practice sessions and provides instruction to the student-athletes from the basic fundamentals of technique to the advanced methodology of training theory and optimization of performance.
• Assists with the identification, evaluation and selection of prospective student-athletes who have the ability to excel in the classroom and be competitive in the sport. Actively seeks out and encourages a diverse group of prospects and assists them through the application process. Works collaboratively with Compliance, Student-Athlete Services, Academics staff to qualify and process prospects in a timely and efficient manner. Makes recurring contacts by phone and all permitted methods, off-campus visits and evaluations, and coordination of campus visits.
• Assists with overseeing the academic progress and success of student-athletes including promoting and maintaining an environment that encourages academic achievement as measured by academic eligibility, retention and graduation.
• Promotes and fosters a positive team environment, appropriate behavior and sportsmanship by team members. Be responsible for the conduct of the team members both on and off the track.
• Promotes and maintains an environment where the physical, mental, social and academic well-being of all student-athletes are a priority.
• Participates in sports camps and clinics.
• Responsible for performing the duties of a Campus Security Authority as defined by University policy and federal law with regards to the Clery Act.
• Maintains confidentiality to include but not limited to information, files and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess, in accordance with federal and state laws and University of Hawai‘i policies.
• Maintains collaborative working relationships with administrators and coaches in the department, other college offices and appropriate members of the media, donors and other individuals interested in the sports program.
• Knows, recognizes and complies with the laws, policies & procedures and rules & regulations governing the University of Hawai’i and its employees and the rules of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and of the affiliated conferences as now constituted or as may be amended in the future. Immediately advises the Director of Athletics or designee if there are reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees, students or others, have occurred or will occur.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Graduation from an accredited four year college or university;
• One (1) year of experience coaching pole vault at the college or university level;
• Knowledge of women’s track & field as competed at the collegiate level.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to people of all ages with various ethnicities, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays and travel with the team as required.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to travel independently to various geographical locations in a timely manner. Required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification by the employment start date.
• Computer, cell phone, and social media technology competency.
• or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

• Division I women’s track & field coaching experience.
• Familiar with the ARMS Compliance Software.
• Ability to understand and work effectively in Hawai‘i’s multi-cultural society.

TO APPLY:

EEO, Clery Act, ADA