"Track and Field Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator"

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.

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:

• Assist with the Recruitment of all Track athletes
• Monitor student athlete academic progress
• Monitor financial aid status of student athletes
• Staging (coordinated with Event Management)
• Review and edit entries, heat sheets
• Distribute meet information to Media Relations
• Liaison with timing company
• Sports Information Liaison
• Roster information
• Roster management
• Oversee student managers
• Award distribution and record keeping
• Forward letter award winner information to appropriate staff for order/recording
• Nike: Clothing/Shoe Order
• Track & Field Sports Equipment Order
• Supervise locker room
• Coordinate laundry service
• Prepare declarations Home/Away
• Facilities liaison
• Organize/oversee camps and clinics

Requirements:

• 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
• Coaching and playing experience at the NCAA Division I level preferred

Benefits:

• 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