Football Operations Manager - Intercollegiate Athletics - 15618

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ATTENTION:

The Department of Intercolligiate Athletics seeks an Assistant Coach (Football Operations Manager). This is a 40% FTE position.

JOB DETAILS:

Working under general supervision and assists the Head Football Coach and Athletic Director with all football related functions and administration duties. This is a 12-month, full time position which functions much like an internship

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience working within an intercollegiate athletic program (preferably in football)

Physical Qualifications:

• Medium work. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions (on game days and other outdoor functions with recruits); subject to extreme heat and cold, noise and hazards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of NCAA rules as it pertains to regulations of video exchange and football operations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and the Internet
• Ability to travel with football team
• Ability to work weekend and evening hours on occasion
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, to include adhering to all departmental policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the NCAA
• Assists the Head Football Coach and Athletic Director with football related functions, office administration and support duties.
• Assistant Coach position responsibilities assign by Head football Coach
• Travels to away contests with the football team; continues football related duties upon arrival
• Assists with on campus recruiting visits
• Assists with summer football Camp activities
• Assists with summer groups utilizing the football facilities through the Continuing Education Office
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach.

Other Duties:

• Assists with any football related needs of the staff at the direction of the Head Football Coach or the Athletic Director
• Work closely with the Football Equipment Room

Supervisor Duties:

• Responsible for own work
• Student Managers

Authority/Accountability:

• Works under general supervision. Reports to the Head Football Coach
• Adherence to WIAC and NCAA regulations

Problem Solving:

• Solves problems associated with providing assistance for football related functions

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

Founded in 1868, UW–Whitewater is one of eleven comprehensive universities in a public higher education system that also includes two doctoral institutions, 13 freshman-sophomore branch colleges, and a statewide Extension. In the fall of 2018, as a result of the University of Wisconsin System’s restructuring of the state’s 13 two-year campuses formerly known as UW Colleges, UW–Rock County began operating as a branch campus of UW–Whitewater under the new name of University of Wisconsin–Whitewater at Rock County. Together, these campuses form a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Campus and Rock Campus are located conveniently near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and thus offers the advantage of beautiful small-town environments with easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas.

The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs. UW-Whitewater has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the state. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university. UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per UPS Operation Policy: TC1, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages go to our: ALEX webpage, which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.

SPECIAL NOTES:

UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org). 

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Review of applications will begin immediately and this position will remain open until filled. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262-472-1024 or hrstudent@uww.edu.

For questions regarding the position, please contact:

Kevin Bullis
Head Football Coach
bullisk@uww.edu
262-472-1453

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

TO APPLY:

A complete application includes online submission of the following documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Three Professional/Supervisory References
• Unofficial Transcripts

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