Assistant Cross Country and Track & Field Coach
Full Time
Rapid City, SD
Posted
Job description
Working Title
Assistant Cross Country and Track & Field Coach
Posting Number
NFE01972P
Department
SDSMT-Intercollegiate Athletics
Physical Location of Position (City)
Rapid City
Posting Text
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is searching for a qualified candidate for a full time Assistant Track and Field and Cross Country Coach. South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is a member of the NCAA D-II and Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and must follow and comply with all appropriate NCAA rules and regulations. This position is a 12-month benefited position at 100% effort from July 22 to May 21 and 50% effort from May 22 to July 21.
Preference will be given to those candidates with experience in sprints, jumps, hurdles, or multis. A priority of the position with be the discovery and recruitment of qualified student-athletes. Additional duties in the department will include working with the wellness center. Ability to work with student-athletes is required.
A bachelor’s degree is required. Collegiate experience preferred and experience coaching or competing in one or more of the event groups listed is required. Qualified candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with recruits, student-athletes, coaches, and athletic department personnel.
South Dakota Mines is a best-in-class STEM university that offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees located in Rapid City, the state’s second largest city with a MSA population of 148,933. With 226 days of sunshine, 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills National Forest, 700 miles of motorized trails and nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, there is a lot to see and do. People from around the world come here each year to see top attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Reptile Gardens. There’s something for everybody!
At Mines, our vision is to develop world-class leaders in science and engineering to benefit society through education, innovation, and engagement. Nearly 2,500 students from every state and 43 countries are represented on our campus. Mines is an affordable option with a great return on investment.
Known for our academic rigor, we maintain an average class size of 24 and our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and nationally competitive engineering teams. These experiences make graduates highly sought after by industry and attributes to high starting salaries and 97% placement rate in the field of study.
Research at Mines encompasses four main areas: energy and environment; materials and manufacturing; STEM education; and underground science and engineering. Entrepreneurship is highly-valued and programming assists students and faculty to engage in entrepreneurial activities and transition scientific and technological innovations into viable products and business startups.
South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at
https://www.sdsmt.edu/employment/. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin April 28, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Please attach a cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references (include name, mailing and email address for each reference).
Posting Date
04/14/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
04/28/2023
Advertised Salary
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
0.917
Work Hours
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Faculty Status
No
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
This position requires
Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License
If other, please indicate
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota Mines does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment or the provision of service.
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