Wisconsin-Lacross - Division III
Assistant Coach
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is
searching for a 9-month instructional academic staff position in which the
individual will serve as an assistant football coach (50%) and will teach
in the Exercise and Sport Science Department (45%). The position will
start on or around August 10, 2013.
At the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse,
we value diverse backgrounds and beliefs, a viewpoint that we hope is
shared by
our new colleague. The new Assistant Football Coach and ESS Lecturer must
conduct him or herself in such a way as to
enhance respect for the University, UW-L Athletics, UW-L Football, UW-L
Academics, UW-L student-athletes, and him or
herself. Violation of NCAA, WIAC, and UW-L rules may result in
disciplinary action, up to and including termination of
employment.
The individual should possess the skills
and experiences necessary to serve as an offensive line coach on the UW-L
football
coaching staff. The successful candidate will have demonstrated the
ability to evaluate opponents, design and implement
game plans, organize and conduct practices, work effectively as a member
of a coaching staff, respond to game day
situations; and recruit potential student-athletes.
In addition to coaching, the position
will require the individual to serve as an academic advisor for assigned
students and to
contribute in three of the following five academic areas: (1) lead fitness
activity classes; (2) teach future fitness professionals
how to lead groups; (3) Anatomy/Physiology of Exercise labs; (4) teach
future Physical Education teachers activities and
methods; (5) strength training principles and skills to future
professionals.
Both portions of the position will
require some service (e.g., committee work).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Masters degree by beginning of Fall
2013 semester.
2. Formal academic training in Physical Education Teaching or Fitness
Training. (Three years of full-time employment
in the fitness industry can substitute for academic training.)
3. Substantial experience coaching offensive football at the high school
level or above.
APPLICATION PROCESS
All application materials must be
submitted electronically on UW-Ls Human Resources website (follow link for
Instructional
Academic Staff). Refer to position # 0600573 when submitting application
materials or inquiring about the position. Required
submission materials include:
1. An application letter addressing the
candidates abilities to perform both the teaching and coaching
responsibilities associated with this position.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for 4 references (minimum of 2 teaching/fitness and
2 coaching), including name, title, mailing address, personal telephone
number, and e-mail address.
All inquiries regarding the position
should be directed to:
Reed Hoskins
Assistant Football Coach / ESS Lecturer
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
rhoskins@uwlax.edu
(608) 785-5173
First review of applications will occur
on May 16, 2013, and the search will continue until the position is
filled.
Note: Electronic submission of
application materials is required. For additional information about this
position and to apply, please visit https://employment.uwlax.edu/
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
(UW-La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning
environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in
supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse
fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration,
innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge.
Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a
regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their
place in a constantly changing world community.
UW-La Crosses diversity and inclusion
efforts are guided by our adherence to Inclusive Excellence. We define
Inclusive Excellence as "... our active, intentional and ongoing
commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can
thrive." The goals of Inclusive Excellence are to increase the
retention of diverse faculty, staff and students while encouraging a
campus climate that is inviting and welcoming to all. UW-La Crosse strives
to promote acceptance of all facets of diversity from racial/ethnic
diversity to diversity of thought and experience.
UW-La Crosse has appeared prominently on
the U.S. News & World Report list of "Americas Best
Colleges" for more than a decade and is ranked consistently as one of
the top institutions in the Midwest. With a student population of roughly
10,000, the university offers 85 undergraduate programs in 29 disciplines
and a variety of graduate programs in three colleges: Liberal Studies,
Science and Health, and Business Administration, including the School of
Arts & Communication and the School of Education. There are nearly 419
full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 76 percent of whom
hold terminal degrees. UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen
returning as sophomores) of 85 percent, graduation rate (degree within six
years) of 69 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally
by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its
success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding
graduation rates.
The UW-La Crosse campus is nestled in a
residential area of the City of La Crosse (pop. 51,818) located in western
Wisconsin. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its
exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one
side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and
forested valleys in between. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one
of the top ten "Best Places to Live" in 2009, La Crosse is one
of the most scenic places in mid-America. Abundant water, woodlands and
varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor
recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse
enjoys the affordability and charm of small town living with larger city
benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La
Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth century downtown business
district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a
regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports
and recreation.
UW-La Crosse is proud to be an equal
opportunity employer. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain the most
talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and we encourage
applications from persons with varied backgrounds and perspectives. Please
contact the Search and Screen Committee if you have a special
need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process.
Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal
charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In
compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, UW-La Crosse does not
discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.
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