Director of Track and Field / Cross Country

The Director of Track and Field / Cross Country serves as both the Men’s and Women’s Head coach for our Track and Field / Cross Country Programs. The Director of Track and Field / Cross Country is responsible for all aspects of both the men’s and women’s intercollegiate Track and Field / Cross Country programs while holistically developing student-athletes to be leaders.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the men’s and women’s Track and Field / Cross Country programs and supervises the day-to-day operations.
• Teach/instruct their student-athletes in their designated sport (primary duty of all coaches).
• Monitor student-athletes academic performance and social behavior.
• Recruit, retain, and graduate quality student-athletes for Thiel College and the athletic program.
• Develop and implement a strategic recruiting plan - Consistently meet or exceed recruiting goals - Maintain target roster sizes.
• Maintain allotted budget.
• Coordinate with the Director of Athletics fundraising activities.
• Develop a competitive competition schedule in conjunction with the Director of Athletics.
• Coordinate and implement community service activities.
• Mentor and develop assistant coaches.
• Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes.

Qualifications:

• Applicants are required to have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• A master’s degree is preferred. 3-4 years of coaching experience at an NCAA program is desired.
• Competence in athletics management and leadership, an understanding of student-athlete development, and a deep commitment to the values the College promotes.