Head Coach Men’s and Women’s Track and Field

Southern Wesleyan University
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Full Time
Job Overview
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Abide by and comply with the constitution, bylaws, and interpretations of the NCAA D II, Conference Carolinas and University rules and regulations relating to the conduct and administration of the program. Report any known or suspected violations of the NCAA D II, Conference Carolinas and/or University promptly to the Director of Athletics.
  • Adhere to, respect, and follow the academic standards and requirements of the University in regards to the recruiting and eligibility of prospective and current student-athletes for the program.
  • Assist student-athletes in obtaining spiritual growth, a quality education, and appropriate academic accomplishments.
  • Supervise assistant coaches including compliance by such coaches with NCAA DII, Conference Carolinas and University rules and regulations.
  • Recruit student-athletes who are mission fit, academically solid, and athletically skilled.
  • Interview prospective student-athletes, their parents and their coaches.
  • Make every effort to work alongside and with admissions, financial aid and student life offices during the recruiting process.
  • Organize and supervise all practices, competitions and special workout sessions. Participate in the instruction and coaching of student-athletes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Needs to passionately support and articulate the University mission and vision for athletics within the context of that mission. In addition, see Mission and Lifestyle Expectations below.
  • Must have some level of experience in coaching (minimum of 2 years at the college level) that includes recruiting student-athletes, marketing, scheduling, equipment budgeting/management, and facility care.
  • Must have an earned bachelor’s degree. Preference given to degrees within the fields of Sport and Recreation Management, Health and Physical Education.
  • Needs to be gifted in supervising and motivating others.
  • Must subscribe to the principles and lifestyle of the Wesleyan Church.
  • SWU is committed to maximizing the use of technology in its daily operations and in achieving its strategic goals; the ideal candidate will be familiar with integrated database management systems (Front Rush), including reporting, and have a high comfort level with web-based, mobile and PC applications including but not limited to the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
It is the policy of Southern Wesleyan University to provide and maintain equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including but not limited to lactation), disability, genetic information, veteran-status, age, or any other classification protected by state, federal, or local law, unless a bona fide occupational qualification applies.
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