Sports Strategy Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

This posting is part of our ongoing effort to build a network of qualified candidates for future opportunities. Although there is not a current vacancy, we review applications regularly and will reach out when a suitable role becomes available.

Assistant Football Coaches report to the Head Football Coach of University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Assistant Coaches may conduct practices, identify and recruit qualified student-athletes, develop competitive schedules, coordinate team travel, and ensure compliance with governing rules and regulations. Assistant Coaches also have additional duties within the Athletic Department.

Transformational Experience

Provide a transformational experience for student-athletes centered on our Pioneer Leadership Institute's pillars of Personal Enhancement, Leadership Development, Career Development, Community and Alumni Engagement

Provide an overall positive educational environment for our student-athletes conducive to learning, athletic development, social growth, and preparing them for life beyond college.

In conjunction with the athletic tutoring and advising program, oversee the total academic progress of the team.
Fundraising and Revenue Generation

Actively support and enhance alumni relationships

Actively support the Pioneering Forward Annual Fund

Actively enhance sports specific fundraising efforts in partnership with the Foundation and Athletic Administration

Maintain roster goal expectations Competitive Excellence

Compete at the highest level of competition within the WIAC and National level

Develop a culture of competitive excellence with postseason opportunities for student-athletes Inclusion

Create an environment of inclusion for individuals of all race, gender, religious affiliation, and sexual orientation within your own sport as well as the entire Athletic Department and University.

Recruiting

Create and implement a recruitment strategy to attract top level, Division Ill prospects including setting up campus visits, assisting student-athletes with the application process, and implementation of campus resources. Work in partnership with the offices of recruitment, admissions, and residence life.

Administration

Lead the team to prepare and conduct of all team-related activities including skill instruction, sport strategy/game planning and coordination of schedule, competitive opportunities.

Support administrative functions of the program such as budget, scheduling, travel arrangements in partnership with the administrative team

Support the development and retention of full time, part time and volunteer staff

Actively participate in Division wide meetings and Head Coaches meetings

Assist with departmental needs and additional duties as requested by the Director of Athletics and Recreation

Compliance

As a staff member within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, you are responsible for knowledge of and compliance with National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletics Association (WIAC) regulations, both those general in nature and those which apply directly to the program.

Strict adherence to all applicable governing policies, procedures, and regulations of the NCAA is required and is a condition of your employment

As a coach, you are responsible for the development, safety and conduct of the team.

Work in partnership with the Associate AD for Compliance to ensure complete eligibility and progress toward degree requirements

Maintain accurate roster management via the Front Rush software system

Complete all mandatory trainings in a timely manner

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience in relevant field

• Experience in coaching position

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Excellent problem solver

• High level of reliability and detail-orientation

• Able to provide collegiate level instruction

How to Apply:

Along with your application, please submit your resume and any additional documents needed to display skills and experience.
Reminder: This is an evergreen requisition intended to build our talent pipeline. It does not represent a current open position.

Legal Notices and Important Information:

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.