NJCAA Men's & Women's Bowling Coach - College of Integrated Studies - 19727
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ATTENTION:
The College of Integrated Studies at the UW-Whitewater Rock County Campus is seeking an NJCAA Men's and Women's Bowling Coach.
JOB DETAILS:
The Head Coach is a part-time position that oversees an intercollegiate athletic team and provides leadership in developing and evaluating the team and individual student-athletes. They have primary responsibility for recruiting and instructing eligible players in fundamental skills and strategies, organizing, implementing, coordinating, and supervising all aspects of the team sport, and attending and running practices and competitions. The coach will develop, recruit and administer competitive Men’s and Women’s Bowling programs consistent with the student-athlete philosophy of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university (Bachelor's degree preferred)
- 1 year of previous bowling team coaching experience at the high school or college level
- USBC Silver Coaching certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Collegiate bowling experience
- First Aid Certification Preferred.
- CPR/AED Certification by the American Heart Association or the Red Cross
- Proven ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population
- Possession of, or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license
- Familiar with NJCAA rules and regulations
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in the 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:
- Recruits student-athletes for participation in intercollegiate athletics.
- Cooperates with academic advisers to support the academic progress of the student-athlete. Ensures that athletes reach their academic goals by monitoring class attendance and ensuring that they receive academic support as necessary.
- Prepares the student-athletes for competition through planning and conducting well-organized practices and contests.
- Plans and directs the training of student-athletes, and assesses individuals' abilities and skill levels to determine appropriate team positions. Conducts in-season and off-season team practice and conditioning programs including skills training and weight and conditioning training.
- Works closely with the Dean of the College of Integrated Studies, and other school administrators, faculty, and staff to assure student-athletes are academically eligible for a given sport.
- Assists in assuring compliance with National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) rules and regulations for the specific sport. Closely monitors academic, conduct and physical requirements for each student-athlete. In collaboration with the campus Athletic Director, completes and maintains records and statistics for accurate, mandatory reporting to the NJCAA and regional regulatory agencies.
- In collaboration with the campus-level Athletic Director, prepares and manages the budget for a specific sport.
- Assists in the development and implementation of meaningful professional development activities designed to enhance the skills of all Athletic Department personnel.
- Enforces the college's academic, student, and athletic code of conduct. Supervises the student-athletes during practice, contests, and travel. May drive college vehicles or college leased vehicles to and from scheduled contests.
- Coordinates the care and reporting of incidents and injuries to the appropriate College and District personnel.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
The Department of Integrated Studies is a multi-disciplinary department of dedicated educators--currently more than 40 full and part-time faculty and instructional academic staff. The College of Integrated Studies enrolls approximately 600 students who are completing the first two years of their undergraduate program. The department offers the Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree and the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree.
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 and a statewide Extension. UW-Whitewater’s main campus is located in Whitewater, with a branch campus in Rock County, in the city of Janesville. 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. UW-Whitewater’s campuses are located conveniently near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and thus offer 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 offered at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. These include both on-campus and online programs, and span the disciplines, from the theoretical to the applied, and encompass study in the arts, business, education, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, technology, and professional and interdisciplinary 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 nation. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and UW-Whitewater’s intercollegiate athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division-III level. 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 13-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 Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, 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.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a stipend commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System’s comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.
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. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by June 10th, 2023 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. 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 unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1072 or hrstudent@uww.edu.
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Dr. Tricia Clasen
Dean and AVC Rock County Campus
262-472-5072
TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
· Cover letter/letter of interest
· Statement of teaching philosophy
· Curriculum Vita
· Names and contact information for three professional references (letters of recommendation may be solicited at a later time)
· Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position)
This Job ID is 19727.
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