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Position Title: Men's & Women's Track & Field Head Coach / Cross Country Assistant Coach

Reports to: Athletic Director

Classification: Exempt

WC Code: 8868

Position Type: Fourth Level

Florida National University contributes to the education of a diverse student body within the community it serves. FNU employs and develops a faculty of scholars proficient in the art of teaching. We strive to prepare students for employment in their chosen careers through quality education and instruction.

Position Overview:

The Head Coach for Men's & Women's Track & Field and Assistant Coach for Cross Country is responsible for planning and instructing/teaching/coaching their student-athletes, as well as the recruitment of all team members, and the performance of student-athletes during all athletic and academic activities. Additionally, this role includes managing the budget and financial responsibility for the Track & Field program.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Communication Management: Respond promptly to daily communications via email and voicemail, addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
2. Policy Adherence and Ethical Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to the University's mission, policies, procedures, ethical standards, Catalog, Staff Handbook, and compliance with data protection regulations and pertinent legal regulations in all aspects of admission activities; as well as the University Athletic Department’s vision, mission, values, and aims and objectives.
3. University Engagement: Participate in university events, committees, self-studies, new student orientation, and commencement exercises and ceremonies as needed.
4. Special Projects & Assigned Duties: Execute special projects assigned by the President, Director of Athletics, or another supervisor. Perform any other assigned duties as required.
5. Compliance Adherence: Ensure strict compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as FNU Policies, Procedures, Rules and Regulations, the FNU Code of Ethics, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Florida Information Protection Act of 2014 (FIPA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”), and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Education, Experience, and General Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Previous experience in Higher Education athletics is highly desirable.
• Collegiate level coaching experience which includes demonstrated proficiency in recruiting, training, and compliance.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. May require overnight stays.
• Must be able to attend all athletic activities, contests, and travel with the team as required.
• Ability to work with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem solving and decision-making.
• Demonstrates confidentiality regarding information pertaining to all students, faculty and staff.
• Maintains proper appearance and personal conduct both in person and on social media.
• Ability to effectively counsel student-athletes on requirements for personal conduct, academic performance, and athletic participation.
• Ability to direct the maintenance of accurate records and reports, particularly athletic budget, eligibility, compliance, and academic items.
• Candidate must demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Uses effective communication skills taking into consideration body language, filters, listening, paraphrasing, and questions with students of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to effectively teach fundamentals and strategies during practice sessions and to successfully coach during competitions.
• Excellent communication and computer skills required.

• Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment and work compatibly and cooperatively with the coaching staff and all University personnel.
• Project a positive image of Florida National University within the community of South Florida.
• Assist with fundraising, marketing, and promotional activities when needed.
• Develop and establish community involvement and participate in public relations activities.

Job Type:

Full time position.

Office Working Conditions:

General office working conditions. The noise level is at normal office capacity.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury Duty
• Military Leave
• Personal Leave
• Benefits Continuation (COBRA)
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Educational Assistance
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently and for extended periods of time, sit; stand; walk; use hands to handle and feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs. This position requires the ability to see, hear, and operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment. This position requires the ability to work long hours, usually 40-50 hours a week, and to travel long distances via a variety of modes of transportation for several days. The employee must lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust to focus. The employee must travel to other campuses, as needed and/or required.

Safety Hazard of the Job:

Minimal Hazards.

Note: The use of computers and university resources is limited to school business purposes. Installation of any software is prohibited.

This job description for the Men's & Women's Track & Field Head Coach / Cross Country Assistant Coach position is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all tasks, duties, skills and/or responsibilities always required for this position. Tasks, duties, skills and/or responsibilities may vary from individual to individual, campus to campus, and over time depending upon various factors. These are general guidelines for this job position.