Head Coach – Men’s and Women’s Track & Field and Cross Country

The head men's and women's track & field and cross country coach reports directly to the Director of Athletics and is responsible for managing and coaching the track & field and cross country programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the track & field and cross country programs including but not limited to competition, practice, compliance, budget, academics, student conduct and development.
• Responsible for conducting all practices and competitions necessary to accomplish the objectives of the track & field and cross country programs within the guidelines of the University, WCC, and NCAA rules.
• Responsible for recruiting highly skilled student-athletes for the track & field and cross country teams.
• Responsible for adhering to and orienting student-athletes to the policies and regulations of the University, Department of Athletics, WCC and NCAA.
• Oversee conduct and discipline of student-athletes on the track & field and cross country teams.
• Work with the admissions office and the office of compliance and student services with the enrollment of student-athletes.
• In consultation with the Director of Athletics and the Development staff of the University, assist in raising private funds for the track & field and cross country programs.
• Counsel student-athletes in sport participation and personal development.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor required, Master's preferred.
• At least 5 years experience coaching track and field/cross country at the Division 1 level.
• Strong organizational, oral, written and computer communication skills are needed.
• Knowledge of NCAA bylaws.