Head Track & Field/Cross Country Coach

The Head Track and Field Coach oversees all aspects of the university's track and field program, both on and off the field. This role involves mentoring student-athletes, providing academic guidance, and fostering personal development. The coach is responsible for recruitment, budget management, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with NAIA regulations. Additionally, they create a supportive and safe environment conducive to academic, athletic and personal growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Head Track & Field/Cross Country Coach

The Head Track and Field Coach oversees all aspects of the university's track and field program, both on and off the field. This role involves mentoring student-athletes, providing academic guidance, and fostering personal development. The coach is responsible for recruitment, budget management, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with NAIA regulations. Additionally, they create a supportive and safe environment conducive to academic, athletic and personal growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Recruit student-athletes to fulfill roster and recruitment objectives.
• Manage and monitor the allocated budget in accordance with university guidelines.
• Schedule inter-collegiate games/meets within NAIA, conference, and college policies.
• Ensure adherence to NAIA policies and regulations, effectively communicating them to stakeholders.
• Coordinate pre-game and game arrangements, including equipment, travel, facilities, and personnel.
• Develop and implement practice schedules within university policies.
• Instruct, advise, and coach the team during meets and practices, promoting respect and upholding the university's values.
• Serve as a Representative to promote the Track & Field/Cross Country programs as well as the Briar Cliff University Athletic Department.
• Assist with fundraising and general sports promotion efforts.
• Participate in university committees as assigned.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in collegiate coaching.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive experience in Track & Field/Cross Country
• Knowledge of and adherence to NAIA policies and regulations.
• Demonstrated success as a recruiter, preferably within a 300-mile radius of BCU.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervise Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coaches, carrying out responsibilities per organizational policies and laws.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, walk, stand, and lift objects weighing up to 10-25 pounds.

Briar Cliff University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.