Director of Track & Field/Cross Country

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Director of Track & Field/Cross Country

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary: This position is responsible to the Director of Athletics for the development of a competitive Track & Field and Cross-Country program within the guidelines of the NCAA, RMAC, and Colorado Mesa University. Along with coaching their own discipline it includes all aspects of a collegiate track and cross-country program; recruiting, scouting, budgeting, planning, organizing, scheduling, monitoring academic performance and promoting intercollegiate athletics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for the Track & Field/Cross-Country program. This includes supervision of assistant coaches, scouting, recruitment of student athletes, monitoring academic progress of athletes, scheduling meets, ensuring compliance with NCAA and RMAC conference rules or regulations and eligibility of players.

Responsible for the development and implementation of all aspects of pre-season, in-season, post-season and off-season training. Coaching assigned specialty.

Supervise and participate in the recruitment of student athletes. This includes interviewing, screening, assessment/evaluation, and meeting with coaches, counselors, principals, teachers, and parents to facilitate the process.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

Director of Track & Field/Cross Country

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary: This position is responsible to the Director of Athletics for the development of a competitive Track & Field and Cross-Country program within the guidelines of the NCAA, RMAC, and Colorado Mesa University. Along with coaching their own discipline it includes all aspects of a collegiate track and cross-country program; recruiting, scouting, budgeting, planning, organizing, scheduling, monitoring academic performance and promoting intercollegiate athletics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for the Track & Field/Cross-Country program. This includes supervision of assistant coaches, scouting, recruitment of student athletes, monitoring academic progress of athletes, scheduling meets, ensuring compliance with NCAA and RMAC conference rules or regulations and eligibility of players.

Responsible for the development and implementation of all aspects of pre-season, in-season, post-season and off-season training. Coaching assigned specialty.

Supervise and participate in the recruitment of student athletes. This includes interviewing, screening, assessment/evaluation, and meeting with coaches, counselors, principals, teachers, and parents to facilitate the process.

Plan and manage team travel such as time schedules, transportation by bus/vans, lodging accommodations, meal and accommodations, insurance coverage and schedules for meets and practice. Ensure travel arrangements are within budget constraints and are safe for the players’ and coaches’ welfare.

Supervise and manage the inventory of sports equipment. This involves the selection and purchase, reconditioning, checking standards and ensuring safety and accountability of physical assets.

Oversee the budget for the program. Monitor and approve expenditures for area of responsibility.

Supervise and manage the facility to facilitate practice. Coordinate the facility arrangements, ensure safety of equipment, and practice field and building, and secure facilities at end of practices.

Plan, organize and participate in practice and meets. This involves athlete conditioning, planning drills, oversight of practices, review current rules and regulations, and participate in media coverage of events.

Supervise and manage summer programs for youth.

Speak and participate in promotional activities and assist the Director of Athletics in fundraising activities. Work with gifted athletes to promote their continued play in non-college entities. Speak at sports banquets.

Work in liaison with community groups to encourage and foster their participation in the athletic activities or events.

Serve on committees as deemed appropriate for district, conference or national level.

Work in liaison with faculty, administrators, and staff to coordinate academic and athletic efforts and to share resources and ideas.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• 3 years previous coaching experience at the intercollegiate level

• Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

• Ability to maintain team discipline and instill proper ethical and moral standards

• Demonstrated knowledge of basic principles of coaching/team supervision, ability to effectively coordinate recruiting activities, and the ability to maintain team discipline and instill proper ethical and moral standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• 5 years previous coaching experience at the intercollegiate level.

Salary: $75,000.00 - 79,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!

Department: Colorado Mesa University

Employment Type: Administrative

HOW TO APPLY

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 6/23/2024.

How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.

• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Direct Inquiries Contact: Joan McDermott, jmcdermott@coloradomesa.edu

ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY

Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus located in Grand Junction. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its community college, Western Colorado Community College and via online offerings. Founded in 1925, it’s a dynamic university enrolling more than 11,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels.

At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they’ll encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.

The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you won’t have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and rafting. In addition to a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.

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