What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Track & Field Operations/Asst Coach position at The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law?
Posting Details
Posting Details
Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Director of Track & Field Operations/Asst Coach Posting Number NFE02641P Department USD-Intercollegiate Athletics Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text
The University of South Dakota is currently seeking applications for the Director of Track & Field Operations and Assistant Coach to oversee all internal matters pertaining to the day to day operations of the track & field program.
Responsibilities: Include the oversight of administrative tasks associated with the operations of an efficient Division I track & field program. This position will report directly to the Director of Track & Field and will be the primary liaison with various athletic department staff members. The Director of Operations/Assistant Coach will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating team travel (including creating itineraries, making arrangements for lodging, meals, transportation, scheduling workouts and practices, and handling recruiting matters for the program. The Director of Track & Field Operations will be responsible for assisting with building and maintaining the budget for team travel and equipment. The position will also serve as staff liaison to the Equipment Room with equipment purchases and disbursements and assist with facility set-up and tear-down on game day and as needed.
This position will also act as a liaison with community outreach programs, coordinating public relations, planning and monitoring special events and projects, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and knowledge of the sport of D1 Track & Field. Experience and/or knowledge of the Athletic Department Equipment room are helpful. The selected candidate must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
JOB WILL HAVE A START DATE OF 7/1/2025
Posting Date 03/13/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 03/27/2025 Advertised Salary Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours
Irregular 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
The University of South Dakota is the flagship institution of South Dakota, located on a 216-acre campus in Vermillion, in the southeast corner of South Dakota. USD is a NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Summit League. For further information regarding USD and the Athletic Department, please refer to our website at www.goyotes.com.
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Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Protective Clothing/Equipment
Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identify
Physical Requirements
Please designate the physical requirements of this position Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) Describe any of the conditions selected
Sensory Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Hearing, Peripheral Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses), Color Vision, Depth Perception, Distant Vision, Near Vision
Working Conditions & Exposures
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Changes of Temperature, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat >100F, Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above
Working Environment
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Athletic/Wellness Facilities, Office Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Posting Details
Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Director of Track & Field Operations/Asst Coach Posting Number NFE02641P Department USD-Intercollegiate Athletics Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text
The University of South Dakota is currently seeking applications for the Director of Track & Field Operations and Assistant Coach to oversee all internal matters pertaining to the day to day operations of the track & field program.
Responsibilities: Include the oversight of administrative tasks associated with the operations of an efficient Division I track & field program. This position will report directly to the Director of Track & Field and will be the primary liaison with various athletic department staff members. The Director of Operations/Assistant Coach will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating team travel (including creating itineraries, making arrangements for lodging, meals, transportation, scheduling workouts and practices, and handling recruiting matters for the program. The Director of Track & Field Operations will be responsible for assisting with building and maintaining the budget for team travel and equipment. The position will also serve as staff liaison to the Equipment Room with equipment purchases and disbursements and assist with facility set-up and tear-down on game day and as needed.
This position will also act as a liaison with community outreach programs, coordinating public relations, planning and monitoring special events and projects, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and knowledge of the sport of D1 Track & Field. Experience and/or knowledge of the Athletic Department Equipment room are helpful. The selected candidate must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
JOB WILL HAVE A START DATE OF 7/1/2025
Posting Date 03/13/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 03/27/2025 Advertised Salary Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours
Irregular 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
The University of South Dakota is the flagship institution of South Dakota, located on a 216-acre campus in Vermillion, in the southeast corner of South Dakota. USD is a NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Summit League. For further information regarding USD and the Athletic Department, please refer to our website at www.goyotes.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Contact Information
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Protective Clothing/Equipment
Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identify
Physical Requirements
Please designate the physical requirements of this position Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) Describe any of the conditions selected
Sensory Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Hearing, Peripheral Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses), Color Vision, Depth Perception, Distant Vision, Near Vision
Working Conditions & Exposures
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Changes of Temperature, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat >100F, Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above
Working Environment
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Athletic/Wellness Facilities, Office Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Reference List
- Other