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

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Coach is responsible for the oversight and operation of the NCAA Division III varsity intercollegiate men’s track and field, and cross-country programs—including all aspects of coaching, recruiting, budgeting, scheduling, and managing the intercollegiate program—within the policies and principles of Haverford College, the Centennial Conference, and the NCAA.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with College policies, and state laws, including those pertaining to required clearances, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Oversee the activities of assistant coaches, staff, boosters, and student-athletes to verify compliance, with a mandate to self-report violations.
• Identify, evaluate, recruit, and retain prospective student-athletes.
• Coordinate practice planning, skill development, and design coaching strategies.
• Provide support for the coordination and execution of the athletic programs.
• Assist with the supervision and training of athletic programming staff; develop employee manuals and implement training programs and/or internships.
• Assist with the implementation of marketing and advertising plans for programs; present materials for camps, clinics, public speaking, and special events.
• Adhere to general and program-specific safety policies, including the communication and enforcement of safety practices; maintain certifications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Possession of a valid U.S. Drivers’ License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check.
• PA Act 153 clearances: Ability to obtain and maintain PA Act 153 background checks.