Director of Operations/Assistant Coach – Cross Country/Track and Field

The Director of Operations will report to the Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach. This Director of Operations/Assistant Coach will be responsible for administering all of the year-round activities and operations of the women's and men's cross country/track & field program. The Director's responsibilities are restricted and defined by NCAA rules and guidelines and University policies. This position will work cooperatively with student-athletes, coaches, and athletic department staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with day to day cross country/track & field activities allowed per NCAA rules.
• Assist head coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training, and competition.
• Assist the coach with team decisions when necessary.
• Manages logistics of team travel.
• Serves as liaison between the Track & Field/Cross Country program and Athletic Administration including facilities, marketing and promotions, game operations, athletic training and strength and conditioning, nutrition, academic coordinators and media relations.
• Manages day to day expenses and projections as it relates to the track & field budgeting process.
• Work with coaching staff on coordinating all aspects of prospective student-athlete official visits, coaches recruiting travel, recruiting weekends, and overall recruiting coordination within NCAA bylaws.
• Assist head coach in the identification and recruitment of potential student-athletes for the cross country/track and field program in accordance with WCC and NCAA rules, regulations, guidelines and standards.
• Manage social media content for program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• One - three years of experience in track & field operations required.
• Expert in the sport to help analyze team plans, programs & statistics required.
• Coaching experience preferred.