Head Coach – Men’s and Women’s Track and Field

The Green River College men’s and women’s track and field coach will be responsible for all aspects of the track and field program, including student recruitment, scheduling, team travel, practice planning, budget management, selection and supervision of assistant coaches, fundraising, and administration of the men’s and women’s track and field program in compliance with the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) and Green River College rules and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruit student athletes in accordance with NWAC athletic regulations, conference and college values, and commitment to student success.
• Coordinate Letters of Intent and scholarship awards. Work with athletic director to determine which athletes will receive letters of intent and the scholarship amount each is to receive within NWAC guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with eligibility regulations. Stay current on eligibility regulations; inform athletes of eligibility requirements.
• Assist students in achieving their educational goals, which includes organizing and implementing team study hall.
• Help maintain a competitive program; direct assistant coaches; meet deadlines set forth by the NWAC; comply with NWAC regulations and support the NWAC and Green River College philosophy and mission.
• Transport student-athletes to team events and away contests; help with necessary travel arrangements.
• Develop fundraising strategies to help raise funds to support the program.
• Responsible for developing practice and meet schedules.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience as a track and field coach.
• Associate’s degree.
• Availability to attend practices and games on weekday afternoons and evenings, and weekends.
• Demonstrated understanding of intercollegiate track and field rules and regulations.
• Commitment to a philosophy of promoting student success.
• Availability to travel out of state as needed.