Director of Track & Field and Cross Country

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive program structure and long-term strategic plan for the track and field and cross-country teams.
• Establish and maintain a positive team culture that emphasizes academic excellence, sportsmanship, and personal development.
• Collaborate with other coaching staff and athletic department personnel to ensure the program's integration into the overall athletic department goals
• Identify and recruit talented student-athletes who demonstrate potential for success athletically and academically.
• Conduct evaluations and assessments of potential recruits, attending competitions, and maintaining communication with high school coaches and athletes.
• Provide individualized coaching, training plans, and performance analysis to enhance the skills and abilities of student-athletes.
• Monitor and support the academic progress and personal well-being of student-athletes to ensure their success on and off the field.
• Design and implement training programs that address the specific needs of individual athletes and the team as a whole.
• Plan and organize practices, conditioning sessions, and competitions to optimize performance and minimize injury risk.
• Provide technical instruction, skill development, and tactical strategies to improve athletes' performance in track and field and cross-country events.

Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in Sports Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or a related field.
• Proven track record of successful coaching experience at the college, high school, or elite club level.
• In-depth knowledge of track and field and cross-country training techniques, strategies, and best practices.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate athletes and coaching staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with athletes, colleagues, and the broader athletic community.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit talented student-athletes and build strong relationships with high school coaches and athletes.
• Ability to act as a mature role model for young adults, addressing issues timely and effectively promoting the college and athletic experience.

A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.