Head Coach – Director of Men’s & Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field

The Director of Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field manages all aspects of the men’s & women’s programs with emphasis on recruiting, enrolling, educating, retaining, and graduating highly qualified student-athletes. The Director of Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field creates a positive, winning culture and an exceptional student-athlete experience; and ensures that the New England College Cross Country/Track & Field program is administered with full commitment to compliance with all institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Essential Duties:

• Administers and develops all aspects of the NCAA Division III men’s & women’s Cross Country/Track & Field programs.
• Successfully recruits highly qualified student athletes on a national level who possess outstanding academic achievement, character, and athletic skill.
• Ensures a highly competitive team with a full roster on an annual basis.
• Mentors and leads student-athletes to augment and sustain retention rates.
• Manages the Cross Country/Track & Field budget and oversees fundraising for the program.
• Successfully and strategically creates a challenging and competitive race meet schedule.
• Coordinates and oversees all team travel and recruiting trips.
• Evaluates equipment and uniform needs, manages existing equipment and uniforms, and purchases new equipment and uniforms.
• Plans and executes practice sessions that challenge student-athletes and develop their skills and team play.
• Organizes and teaches individual skill instruction for players.
• Provides appropriate academic monitoring, support and counseling for student-athletes.
• Coordinates and manages multiple social media platforms to promote the team.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong recruiting skills at the college level.
• Strong administrative skills with the ability to manage a competitive college program.
• CPR/AED certifications required within one month of appointment.
• Flexible hours, including evenings/ weekends. Travel required.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.