Title: Track & Field Part Time Pole Vault Coach

Employee Classification: Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Athletics

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Athletic Admin

Department: UNT-Athletic Admin-Gen-220000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 18.80

FTE: 0.48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The University of North Texas competes as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the American Athletic Conference. North Texas’ athletic programs are classified as NCAA Division I, the largest and highest division among all colleges and universities. The 46,000 square-foot Athletic Center located off South Bonnie Brae Street is the centerpiece of North Texas athletics. Athletics strives to conduct a competitive athletics program that promotes faculty, staff, student and community affiliation and participation with the North Texas Athletics. Provide facilities which attract the highest level of talent and allow student-athletes to perform at the highest level in practice and during competition.

Position Overview

The UNT Athletic Department seeks a motivated coach to assist with coaching Pole Vault student-athletes. Reports to the Director of Track & Field and Cross-Country Coach. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, setting up and implementing practices, day to day operational duties, recruiting, driving to and from meets, meet travel as needed. Job is part time and only needed 1-2 days per week outside of season.

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Knowledge of pole vault training and skills
· A willingness to work with a diverse group of student athletes and a wide range of abilities within the men’s and women’s team

Preferred Qualifications

· A background in high school or collegiate Track & Field
· Coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level

Required License/Registration/Certifications

· A valid driver’s license

Job Duties:

• Assist with the facilitation of practice, including scheduling practice times, timing workouts, and compiling training data. Provide assistance with day-to-day operations. 
• Attend team competitions and assist coaching staff in all competition related activities, including athlete transportation. 
• Contribute to all on-campus recruiting efforts of both scholarship and non-scholarship athletes, including email, phone, and mail correspondence as permitted by NCAA rules. 
• Assist as assigned with projects as directed by the Director of XC/Track & Field. 
• Assist with home meet management. 
• Help foster an environment of academic excellence. 
• Must comply with all NCAA, American Athletic Conference, and University of North Texas rules and regulations. 

Physical Requirements:

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.

Environmental Hazards:

Elevated temperatures.
Noisy environments.
Low temperatures.
Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Work Schedule:

Varies based on segment of the season.

Driving University Vehicle:

Yes

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.