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Head Coach, M&W Cross Country/Track & Field
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Position Number: 3877923
Location: Augusta, GA
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Head Coach, M&W Cross Country/Track & Field

Augusta University

About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

Location
Augusta University -
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information
The mission of Augusta University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is to ensure that its athletic programs are operated in conformance with the overall institutional mission. We are committed to the highest standards of sportsmanship, teamwork, scholarship and citizenship.

Job Summary
Administer, coordinate and supervise all aspects for an NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Cross Country / Track & Field programs.

Responsibilities
The job duties include, but are not limited to:

PROVIDE PROGRAM AND TEAM LEADERSHIP-Providing pre-planned practice, travel, and game schedules in to enhance communication with athletes, and to enhance the communication with appropriate athletics staff such as the Sports Medicine and Sports Information, Keeping an inventory record of supplies and equipment to maintain adequate supply levels, Supervising and training of staff members such as assistant coaches, graduate assistants, managers, work study students, volunteers, etc. Maintaining a good working relationship with AU administrative staff and faculty, such as financial aid, admissions, registrar, FAR, athletic advisor, professors, etc. Recruit student-athletes to maintain a competitive team by: Developing a good relationship with coaches and contacts of high schools, junior colleges, clubs and community sponsored groups, Contacting and evaluating local, state, national and international prospective student-athletes, Conducting official and unofficial visits, Coordinating recruiting efforts with NCAA Compliance Officer while also maintaining personal knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules.

ADHERE TO ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES AND BUDGETS- Submitting annual sport budget requests in a timely manner to the athletics department staff for approval by the Director of Athletics and Athletics Business Manager,Submitting proposed athletic scholarships to Director of Athletics for approval, Obtaining prior approval for all purchases and team travel through the Athletics Business manager as part of the budgeting process, Maintaining a working knowledge of ARMS software.

PROMOTE SPORTS PROGRAM & ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT THROUGH DIRECT COMMUNITY & CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT- Maintaining accessibility to the media, Conducting public speaking events and appearances, Involving team in community service and campus activities, Supporting major campus events. Comply with all regulatory agencies and associations pertaining to sport program governing rules and regulations in the following ways: Complying with all AU, PBC, NCAA, USG and BOR rules, regulations, and procedures, Participating in relevant AU, PBC, NCAA, USG and BOR rules and policy education programs, Maintaining knowledge of the AU Student-Athlete Handbook to discuss with team members appropriate rules and procedures pertaining to their activities and conduct, Attending professional development seminars and conferences to enhance professional growth, Maintaining current membership with sport specific coaching association.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 3 - 5 years of experience at a collegiate level which may include coaching or competing. Knowledge of the NCAA & PBC rules and regulations. Must acquire CPR certification within 2 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university. Coaching and recruiting experience at the collegiate level is highly desirable and a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the practices and physiology of endurance athletes and athletic training theory is necessary to ensure the safety of the student-athletes.

SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Must possess strong organizational, written and oral communication skills.

ABILITIES
Requires the ability to maintain excellent interpersonal and motivational skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality

Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift Days/M-F *Work outside of the normal business hours may be required*
Pay Grade: 14
Salary Minimum $36,197/annually-$45,000/annually
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 2/6/2023 - 2/9/2023
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teacher's Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Credit Check
This position will require the acquisition of a P-Card and/or handle cash, credit or other sensitive information and will require a satisfactory Consumer Credit check as a condition of employment.

Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply
Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

To apply, please visit: https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=254552&PostingSeq=1