Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Review of Applications Begins

April 26, 2024; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a resume that clearly outlines relevant work history, including dates of employment and educational background. These details are crucial in evaluating whether applicants meet the qualifications for the position.

Department Summary

The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department's primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 250 administrative & classified employees and hosts over 600,000 spectators annually and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges.

Position Summary

The Assistant Acrobatics and Tumbling Coach is responsible for providing coaching, recruiting, and administrative assistance to the Head Coach. This position is also responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the university, the PAC-12 Conference, and the NCAA.

The Assistant Acrobatics and Tumbling Coach will work with individual student-athletes on improving their performance in the sport of acrobatics & tumbling. This position will also evaluate student-athletes to identify strengths and deficiencies and design instructional opportunities to improve technical and strategic execution based on sound motor learning and biomechanical principles.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Four years of experience coaching or athletic experience in competitive acrobatics & tumbling/gymnastics.

Professional Competencies

• Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and interpretations and ability to successfully pass the annual NCAA Recruiting exam.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated dedication to the full academic and social development of student-athletes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Affiliation with Division I, a highly successful elite women’s acrobatics & tumbling program.
• Proven significant skill development of student-athletes both individually and collectively.
• Full understanding of providing a quality student-athlete experience.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

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