Director of Track & Field and/or Head Cross Country Coach

Under the direction of the Athletic Director, coach, plan, organize, recruit for, and coordinate the Bushnell University Cross Country/Track & Field Program and serve as a key administrator for the Athletic Department.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct all aspects of the Cross Country and Track & Field program: including recruiting, scholarship distribution, spiritual formation, budgeting, scheduling, rules compliance, practice and meet preparation, scheduling of contests, and supervision of coaches.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and coach Cross Country and Track & Field program within the academic, spiritual formation and athletic philosophies of Bushnell University, local, and national conferences; verify eligibility of student athletes according to established regulations and procedures.
• Grow and maintain the track and field/cross country rosters to minimum roster expectations.
• Plan and organize team travel including transportation, lodging, and meals for away contests.
• Maintain and implement a training program for on and off season.
• Coordinate, organize and run practice sessions.
• Facilitate and procure facilities for practice and/or competition.
• Hire, train, evaluate and supervise coaching staff.
• Conduct fund raising activities for the Cross Country and Track & Field program.
• Maintain Alumni relations.

Requirements:

• Understand and work toward the goals of Bushnell University and NAIA Athletics.
• Know college policies, procedures and trends related to Intercollegiate Athletics.
• NAIA and Cascade Collegiate Conference philosophy, rules, regulations, regarding eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, recruiting, sports playing seasons, etc.
• Proper coaching and motivation techniques.
• Body mechanics principles, flexibility and strength training.
• High pedagogy of cross country, track and field.
• Risk management and safety regulations; applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Budget preparation and control.