Job Overview

Hawkeye Community College’s Athletics program is looking for a Head Men’s & Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country Coach to join their team.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsibilities include the recruitment, development, academic monitoring and retention of student athletes.
• Budget management, fundraising.
• Arranges all scheduling and travel related tasks.
• Manages and directs practice schedules, team supervision during competition, as well as travel, tournaments and other program events.
• Assists the Athletic Administration in marketing and promotion of the track and field/cross country programs.
• Promotes positive public relations for the track and field/cross country programs.
• Monitors student-athletes’ academic progress toward graduation at the college and assist with placement at four-year institutions.
• Oversight of the maintenance and inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Participates in campus committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• One (1) year recruiting student-athletes at the Collegiate level.
• Experience coaching track & field or cross country at the Collegiate level.
• CPR/First Aid certification required or ability to obtain within the first 3 months of employment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience providing leadership for both players and coaches.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of general admissions processes and procedures practiced by post-secondary education institutions
• Strong commitment to high ethical standards and integrity.
• Must possess a current driver’s license valid in the State of Iowa and a driving record insurable by the College’s insurer.

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