Adaptive Athletics, Head Coach
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Sep 04, 2024
Expired Date: Sep 24, 2024QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
$53,039-$66,299/yr -
Years of Experience
3+ Years -
Work Type
Part-time
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Adaptive Athletics, Head Coach
Posting Number
req20488
Department
Disability Resource Center
Department Website Link
Location
Main Campus
Address
Adaptive Athletics, Head Coach
Posting Number
req20488
Department
Disability Resource Center
Department Website Link
Location
Main Campus
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The purpose of this position is to coach the Wheelchair Track team at the University of Arizona. This individual is responsible for the instruction, scheduling, travel arrangements and competition opportunities for the team. Within their allotted team budget, the Head Coach sets spending priorities and monitors team expenses accordingly.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
The Head Coach provides instruction of wheelchair track in regularly scheduled team practice sessions as well as individual sessions as needed.
Assists with the strength and conditioning training on a team and individual basis.
Directs the fitting, ordering, maintaining and inventory of sport-related equipment.
Works with the Athletic Director to monitor team spending and project annual expenses and budget needs.
Plans and coordinates sport-related events and activities to promote the sport on campus and in the community, including the implementation of a summer camp for people with disabilities.
Determines appropriate team travel schedule and coordinates all travel accommodations.
Together with the Director, identify and recruit student athletes domestically and internationally, who are eligible for admittance to the university. Depending on the teams needs this may include traveling to junior wheelchair basketball tournaments to recruit, have an annual plan to replace graduates and to identify student athletes that will be successful.
Supervise, train and recruit any team assistants and volunteers that would work with the team.
Provide clear, regular and timely communication with current athletes and potential recruits about expectations for team conduct, academic standing and athletic progress.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
Minimum of 3 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Therapeutic Recreation. Kinesiology, Adaptive Physical Education, Sports Management, Exercise Physiology, or a related field.
Six years of experience in adaptive athletics.
Three years’ experience that indicates leadership ability and/or teaching skills.
FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
20
Job FTE
.50
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Athletics
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$53,039-$66,299
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade
7
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .
Grade Range Minimum
$53039
Grade Range Midpoint
$66299
Grade Range Maximum
$79558
Career Stream and Level
M1
Job Family
Adaptive Athletics
Job Function
Athletics
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
9/30/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
hsg-hrassist@email.arizona.edu
Open Date
9/3/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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