How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The position will be responsible for assisting with all phases of a Division I program, within University, Big Ten Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to coaching student athletes, recruiting prospective student-athletes, assisting in scouting and preparation, assisting in practice planning and design, and performing public relations for the program.
Responsibilities*
Supervision of event area:
- Assist Lead Coaches with program implementation in the sprints/hurdles/jumps areas
- Provide feedback and collaborate with lead coaches on event specific programing
- Assist Lead Coaches during competition in preparation and evaluation of competing student-athletes
Compliance
- CARA compliance and recording for student-athletes in sprints/hurdles/jumps
- Complete all necessary compliance forms in JumpForward
- Update current prospects list (sprints/hurdles/jumps) in JumpForward
Recruiting
- Coordinate national recruiting lists
- Update current prospects list
- Off-campus evaluation and contact with prospects
- Compile itineraries and arrange visits for prospects including travel, lodging, meals, entertainment, campus appointments within budgetary guidelines
- Coordinate mailing, e-mail, and text messaging campaigns.
- Coordinate social media campaigns with respect to recruiting
- Coordinate recruiting phone campaigns
- Evaluate off campus recruiting opportunities for entire coaching staff (State, regional, national, international meets)
- Coordinate recruiting contacts for coaching staff.
Joint/Specific Responsibilities as Assigned by Director of Track & Field may include:
Recruiting
- Assist with the Recruitment of all Track athletes
Academics
- Monitor student athlete academic progress
Financial Aid (non athletic)
- Monitor financial aid status of student athletes
Home Meet Management
- Staging (coordinated with Event Management)
- Review and edit entries, heat sheets
- Distribute meet information to Media Relations
- Liaison with timing company
Media
- Sports Information Liaison
- Roster information
Team Roster
- Roster management
Student manager supervision
- Oversee student managers
Letter Awards
- Award distribution and record keeping
- Forward letter award winner information to appropriate staff for order/recording
Sports Medicine liaison
Equipment and Apparel
- Nike: Clothing/Shoe Order
- Track & Field Sports Equipment Order
Locker room & laundry liaison
- Supervise locker room
- Coordinate laundry service
Team Entries
- Prepare declarations Home/Away
Facilities
- Facilities liaison
Camps and clinics
- Organize/oversee camps and clinics
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and intercollegiate athletics
- Knowledge and/or experience of the recruitment process
- Must work with and communicate effectively with all team members and support staff within Michigan
- Athletics and the UM community.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must possess excellent computer and technical skills.
- Must be able to successfully complete a background check and NCAA recruiting test.
- Ability to train and motivate student-athletes
Desired Qualifications*
- Coaching and playing experience at the NCAA Division I level preferred.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.