Head Coach - Men’s and Women’s Track & Field and Cross Country

Job Title:

Head Coach - Men’s and Women’s Track & Field and Cross Country

Job Summary:

The head men’s and women’s track & field and cross country coach reports directly to the Director of Athletics and is responsible for managing and coaching the track & field and cross country programs.

Job Title:

Head Coach - Men’s and Women’s Track & Field and Cross Country

Job Summary:

The head men’s and women’s track & field and cross country coach reports directly to the Director of Athletics and is responsible for managing and coaching the track & field and cross country programs.

Full Job Description:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Oversee and manage all aspects of the track & field andcross countryprograms including but not limited to competition, practice, compliance, budget, academics, student conduct and development.

2. Responsible for conducting all practices and competitions necessary to accomplish the objectives of the track & field andcross countryprograms within the guidelines of the University, WCC, and NCAA rules.

3. Responsible for recruiting highly skilled student-athletes for the track & field andcross countryteams.

4. Responsible for adhering to and orienting student-athletes to the policies and regulations of the University, Department of Athletics, WCC and NCAA.

5. Oversee conduct and discipline of student-athletes on the track & field andcross countryteams.

6. Work with the admissions office and the office of compliance and student services with the enrollment of student-athletes.

7. In consultation with the Director of Athletics and the Development staff of the University, assist in raising private funds for the track & field andcross countryprograms.

8. Counsel student-athletes in sport participation and personal development.

9. Coordinate and perform budget and expense related activities for the track & field andcross countryprograms, including but not limited to, team travel, meals, per diem, equipment, facilities, and recruiting.

10. Manage track & field andcross countrystaff including assistant coaches and other administrative positions.

11. Performs otherjob relatedduties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to successfullyidentify andrecruit highly skilled student-athletes for the track & field andcross countryprograms.

•Ability to effectively teach fundamentals of track and field, cross country, and strength and conditioning during practice leading to competitions.

• Ability to comply with all policies and regulations of the University, WCC and NCAA.

• Ability to work well with others and relate to student-athletes.

• Ability to effectively manage and motivate coaching and administrative staff.

• Ability to effectively counsel student-athletes on requirements for personal conduct, academic performance and athletic performance.

• Ability to organize and manage all elements of budget management, including but not limited to, expense processing, facilities improvement, fundraising, financial aid management.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the University community.

• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports as required by the

Athletics Department and the university.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelorrequired,Master’s preferred.At least 5years experiencecoaching track and field/cross country at the Division 1 level.Strong organizational, oral, written and computer communication skills are needed. Knowledge of NCAA bylaws.

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Pay Rate:

Salary

Salary Range :

$113,800 - $183,298 annualized; commensurate with experience.