Head Coach, Track and Field & Cross Country

EXPIRED

About Us:

Boise State University is located along the banks of the Boise River and a short stroll from the state capitol. We are committed to an innovative, transformative, and equitable educational environment that supports student success, and advances Idaho and the world.

Boise State is building an inclusive community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, cultural contributions, work history, and perspectives create a rich and rewarding academic experience for our students. Applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities are welcomed.

Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho’s Treasure Valley at

About Us:

Boise State University is located along the banks of the Boise River and a short stroll from the state capitol. We are committed to an innovative, transformative, and equitable educational environment that supports student success, and advances Idaho and the world.

Boise State is building an inclusive community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, cultural contributions, work history, and perspectives create a rich and rewarding academic experience for our students. Applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities are welcomed.

Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho’s Treasure Valley at Apply Now

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Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Head Coach is expected to serve as the public face of the program, creating and maintaining a positive public image while recruiting and training Division I student-athletes to compete at the highest level possible. This position must also lead and maintain a Division I program through recruiting, on-court/field teaching techniques, scheduling, monitor academic progress, budget management, fundraising, as well as promoting the sport throughout the University and local community. This position shall have a strong working knowledge and understanding of all NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues. Any violation of a conference or NCAA regulation, or University policy, could cause the dismissal of a participant or staff member, as well as, create negative publicity and/or conference or NCAA standings to the program and institution.

Level Scope:

The Head Coach position is responsible for all teaching and instruction provided to student-athletes. Responsible for sports budget management and accounts as assigned. Each of these functions entails decision-making that requires discretion and a significant degree of independent judgment. The coach must develop and maintain a competitive schedule that will allow the team to prepare and compete successfully in the conference, as well as, in post-season play. Requires significant influence and communication with executive leadership. Problems faced are frequently complex and multidimensional, requiring broad based consideration of variables that impact multiple areas of the organization.

Essential Functions:

Manage the daily operations of the men’s and women’s track and field and cross country programs.

Ensure the effective teaching and instruction of all specific technical skill areas to student-athletes.

Coach student-athletes in their growth and development in the sport with techniques and fundamentals of their position and sports conditioning.

Develop team and individual strategies to have the greatest chance of winning within the sport, through on-court/field teaching and video instruction.

Design instructional programs for the team and individual student-athletes and instruct student-athletes on how to implement a game plan as determined for each competition.

Travel to events and evaluate potential student-athlete talent, correspond with all prospects via email, phone, face-to-face conversations, etc.

Complete all necessary Compliance and Institutional documentation as required.

Recruit student-athletes who meet University academic and athletic standards.

Responsible for direct supervision of assistant coaches, all staff disciplinary actions, and any other personnel management duties as required to maintain a successful staff.

Responsible for overall performance of athletes’ academic progress by working closely with the academic support staff.

Work with the NCAA Compliance Office to make sure programs and student-athletes are complying with all rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.

Responsible for successfully managing an annual budget including all necessary fiscal planning.

Promote the program to the public including, media, donors, the University community and the general public to increase visibility and revenues for the program.

Performs other duties as requested by the athletic administration, including but not limited to Athletic Director and Sport Administrator

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of NCAA Rules - This position shall have a strong working knowledge and understanding of all NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.

Sports Experience - Extensive knowledge of individual and team skills with the ability to teach these skills.

Recruiting - The ability to evaluate and compare athletic talent for potential growth and development of student-athletes. Maintain correspondence with a large number of prospects: e-mail, letters, and phone.

Academic Monitoring - The ability to establish and monitor an academic system that ensures academic success for the student-athlete.

Budget Management - Must be able to work within the budget given by the athletic department.

Travel - The ability to plan, organize, and execute travel arrangements.

Computer Skills - This position is expected to have computer literacy.

Communication Skills - This position is expected to have a high level of communication skills with student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, their coaches, counselors, parents, and boosters in the community.

Fundraising - The ability to develop the sports community in the areas of support and fundraising.

Upon hire a NCAA Coaches Certification and 15-passenger van driving certification is required

Minimum

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree

Five (5) years of collegiate/professional sports background and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Eight (8) years of experience coaching track and field & cross country at the collegiate level

Experience and understanding of NCAA Division I Rules and Regulations

Experience coaching

both

men and women student-athletes

Salary and Benefit

s:

Salary starts at $90,000 and is commensurate with experience. Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being. Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family. Learn more about our benefit options at https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/ .

Required Application Materials:

Resume

Cover Letter

References