Director, Men's and Women's Track and Field and Cross Country Operations (Athletics)

The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics, fostering, integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

The University of Arizona seeks a Director, Men's and Women's Track and Field and Cross Country Operations for administration of the track and field and cross country programs, including all aspects of team travel and equipment liaison activities.

This position requires the ability work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Administer the day-to-day operations of the Track and Field
  and Cross Country Programs.
• Serve as first point of contact representation of the team
  with both internal and external partners.
• Coordinate and execute all aspects of team travel as
  well as travel with the team.
• Create and maintain all necessary business office
  documents related to team travel and recruiting, including submitting
  forms for reimbursement and payment.
• Assist the Head Coach and Assistant Coaches with
  coordinating recruiting, including potential student-athlete
  official/unofficial campus visits and coach recruiting travel.
• Coordinate home competition day operations and
  logistics in collaboration with facilities staff, event management staff,
  and opposing team(s). Schedule facilities for practices and team events.
• Work directly with Compliance to ensure adherence of
  NCAA rules and regulations.
• Serve as primary contact with various internal
  constituents, such as academics, event management, public relations,
  marketing, sports information, Wildcat Club and others, working in
  cooperation with their efforts in conjunction with track and field and cross
  country programs.
• Assist in developing and maintaining community
  outreach programs. Aid in design and development of programs to reach out
  to the community, schools, and other service organizations.
• Aid incoming student-athletes with initial
  eligibility requirements, serve as point of reference.
• Assist Head Coach in budget development and oversee
  purchasing and expenses.
• Supervise and act as a liaison on all track and field
  and cross country external programs.
• Supervise and coordinate schedules for student
  managers.
• Coordinate team functions, meals, and activities.
• Budget accountability.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the
  Sports of Track & Field and Cross Country.
• Knowledge of position
  related NCAA, Conference, and University of Arizona rules and regulations.
• Excellent verbal
  and written communication skills.
• Ability to problem
  solve and make decisions.
• Ability to multi-task with
  frequent interruptions.
• Dedication and
  motivation to initiate, lead and support value-added projects.
• Meticulous attention
  to detail.
• Fosters a collaborative work environment through respectful and effective communication.
• Demonstrated organizational
  skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully
  manage multiple priority projects.
• Demonstrated
  ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrated ability
  to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and
  project a positive, professional attitude.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Three years of experience.

• Master's Degree.
• Experience in the Sports of Track & Field and Cross Country.
• Experience working in a college athletic environment.

1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big 12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations.

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.

3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment, you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?

4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If yes, please explain.

5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.

6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men's basketball, or women's basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?