Head Coach Track & Field

EXPIRED

General Summary:

This is a full-time (12-month appointment) benefits eligible position. Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Coach responsibilities will include the management and oversight of all facets of the UMass Boston Men’s and Women’s Track and Field and Cross Country programs. In alignment with the department’s mission to be the top public Division IIII program in the nation, we are looking for a candidate to elevate all programs to excellence at the conference, regional, and national levels. This position will serve as the primary coach in their area/s of specialty and hire a full-time associate head coach to oversee a complementary specialty area. They will also hire additional part-time assistant coaches to ensure expertise in cross-country and all track and field events. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, administration, budget management, fundraising, alumni stewardship, recruitment of student-athletes who can contribute to building and maintaining a competitive team within the conference, region and nation, scheduling of competitions, meet oversight (for home meets) and management including hiring officials, team travel, weekly practice sessions, advising of students, and compliance with NCAA and conference rules and regulations. Additional responsibilities may include department-wide duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties:

• Leads a high-quality varsity program(s) that is competitive in the conference, regionally, and nationally, well organized and administered, based on sound coaching techniques and instructional strategies and has a positive retention rate.
• Oversight of all administrative aspects of the operation of a collegiate track and field and cross-country athletic program(s). This includes but is not limited to developing budgets, defining expenses, on-going budget management, prompt reconciliation of team-related expense reports, appropriate organizational duties affiliated with facility usage, staff appointment, supervision and performance evaluation, practice planning and equipment management procedures.
• In conjunction with the team’s sport administrator, define budget needs including equipment, team travel, uniforms and personnel.
• In collaboration with the Vice Chancellor of Athletics & Recreation, sport administrator, and/or Deputy AD for Strategic Advancement, as well as other members of the athletic department, assist with fundraising responsibilities including building and maintaining relationships with Alumni through newsletters, phone-a-thons, and departmental Alumni activities.
• Recruit academically qualified student-athletes and maintain a robust roster of student-athletes on the teams including managing roster expectations related to Title IX/Gender Equity.
• Scheduling home and away contests including working with other host institutions and UMass Boston personnel in event management.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor and evaluate head cross-country/distance coach and assistant coaches.
• Ensure proper safety precautions regarding student-athletes’ training and health are followed at all times including UMass Boston Risk Management procedures.
• Demonstrates adherence to UMass Boston Risk Management procedures, as well as timely and effective communication with Sports Medicine to ensure the health and safety of the student-athletes.
• Participate in collaborative activities across campus and within the Department of Athletics and Recreation through service on committees and mentoring colleagues.
• Engage in community service as a part of the Division’s goal to develop civically engaged student-athletes and community members.

General Summary:

This is a full-time (12-month appointment) benefits eligible position. Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Coach responsibilities will include the management and oversight of all facets of the UMass Boston Men’s and Women’s Track and Field and Cross Country programs. In alignment with the department’s mission to be the top public Division IIII program in the nation, we are looking for a candidate to elevate all programs to excellence at the conference, regional, and national levels. This position will serve as the primary coach in their area/s of specialty and hire a full-time associate head coach to oversee a complementary specialty area. They will also hire additional part-time assistant coaches to ensure expertise in cross-country and all track and field events. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, administration, budget management, fundraising, alumni stewardship, recruitment of student-athletes who can contribute to building and maintaining a competitive team within the conference, region and nation, scheduling of competitions, meet oversight (for home meets) and management including hiring officials, team travel, weekly practice sessions, advising of students, and compliance with NCAA and conference rules and regulations. Additional responsibilities may include department-wide duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties:

• Leads a high-quality varsity program(s) that is competitive in the conference, regionally, and nationally, well organized and administered, based on sound coaching techniques and instructional strategies and has a positive retention rate.
• Oversight of all administrative aspects of the operation of a collegiate track and field and cross-country athletic program(s). This includes but is not limited to developing budgets, defining expenses, on-going budget management, prompt reconciliation of team-related expense reports, appropriate organizational duties affiliated with facility usage, staff appointment, supervision and performance evaluation, practice planning and equipment management procedures.
• In conjunction with the team’s sport administrator, define budget needs including equipment, team travel, uniforms and personnel.
• In collaboration with the Vice Chancellor of Athletics & Recreation, sport administrator, and/or Deputy AD for Strategic Advancement, as well as other members of the athletic department, assist with fundraising responsibilities including building and maintaining relationships with Alumni through newsletters, phone-a-thons, and departmental Alumni activities.
• Recruit academically qualified student-athletes and maintain a robust roster of student-athletes on the teams including managing roster expectations related to Title IX/Gender Equity.
• Scheduling home and away contests including working with other host institutions and UMass Boston personnel in event management.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor and evaluate head cross-country/distance coach and assistant coaches.
• Ensure proper safety precautions regarding student-athletes’ training and health are followed at all times including UMass Boston Risk Management procedures.
• Demonstrates adherence to UMass Boston Risk Management procedures, as well as timely and effective communication with Sports Medicine to ensure the health and safety of the student-athletes.
• Participate in collaborative activities across campus and within the Department of Athletics and Recreation through service on committees and mentoring colleagues.
• Engage in community service as a part of the Division’s goal to develop civically engaged student-athletes and community members.
• Provide team statistics and other relevant materials to the Assistant AD for Sport Communication.
• Adherence to regulations and completion of forms associated with UMass Boston, conference and national governance regulations at the NCAA Division III membership level.
• Member in good standing in sport’s National Coaches Association or governing body.
• Competent fulfillment of other administration duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Three to five years coaching experience, preferably at the college or university level. A bachelor’s degree is required: a master’s degree is preferred. Proven experience in recruiting and student athlete retention. Administrative, interpersonal/communication skills and computer skills are essential. Appropriate certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED and Mental Health First Aid are required prior to the start of the teams’ regular season. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a background check.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online with your resume, cover letter and list of three professional references.

Review of candidates will begin following the application closing date.

Only Internal candidates in the Professional Staff Bargaining Unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

Salary Ranges for the appropriate Pay Grade can be found at the following link:

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This is an exempt union position.

All official salary offers must be approved by Human Resources.

UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact HRDirect@umb.edu or 617-287-5150.

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