About this role
Department: UCF Athletics - Women's Track and Field/Cross Country Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Primary responsibility is to assist Head Coach in instruction to student-athletes during practices and competition. • Evaluates athletic performance and assist Head Coach with recruiting • Counsels current student-athletes towards attainment of academic, athletic, and individual achievement. • May serve as liaison to academic counselor and CHAMPS coordinator regarding student-athlete progress towards graduation and professional development. • Evaluates and recruits prospective student-athletes within UCFAA, Conference, and NCAA guidelines. Establishes and maintains industry relationships as appropriate. • Organizes on-campus recruiting visits and admissions documentation. • Evaluates competing players/teams, and assists head coach in the development, implementation, and adjustment of game / situation strategies. • Assists head coach in the administration of sport program, with daily oversight of budget, equipment, scheduling, and travel (team and recruiting) as assigned. • Coordinates marketing, public relations, fund-raising, and community outreach efforts for sport program as appropriate. • Assist the Head Coach with the organization and administration of all logistical aspects of the sports program within Athletics, University, Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. • Manages / coordinates assigned logistics associated with meets / practices / other (monitoring budget, expenses, and team travel), ensuring that all needs connected with a scheduled practice / game/ other are complete and related departments engaged where appropriate. • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years appropriate experience. • Appropriate graduate coursework or master’s degree may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to function in fast-paced environment, handle multiple projects and adhere to deadlines. • Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
Salary: Negotiable
Please note that UCF Athletics operates as a Direct Support Organization (DSO) of the University of Central Florida, with different payroll and benefits than university employees. If interested in positions with the university, please click Here to visit their website.
As a proud member of the Big 12 Conference, our mission is to positively transform the lives of our students academically, athletically and personally through a nationally competitive intercollegiate athletics program that enhances the reputation and visibility of the university. We strive to be Florida's preeminent athletic program representing UCF and our community with distinction on the national stage as “Orlando's Hometown Team.” UCF Athletics values our employees and working for us has its perks, including:
• Benefit packages: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurances, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, and Employee Assistance Program • Wellness initiatives: UCF Athletics is recognized by Cigna Healthcare with the silver level Healthy Workforce Designation for our commitment to employee well-being and vitality through our benefits offerings, wellness platform and programming • Paid time off for applicable positions, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays • Retirement savings options • Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions • Tickets to UCF sporting events • Education assistance
To learn more about UCF and the Knights, visit our websites at ucf.edu and ucfknights.com.