Head Coach, Track and Field

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach and mentor the team in skills and strategy
• Teach and coach team in meets, races, and practice situations.
• Recruit talented and qualified student-athletes.
• Work closely with the Director of Athletics to monitor and promote satisfactory academic progress and academic success.
• Work closely with Admissions to recruit student-athletes.
• Work closely with advancement to fundraise for program.
• Work closely with the Equipment Manager to order appropriate equipment/uniforms and to facilitate the timely issuance and return of such.
• Hire, supervise and evaluate assistant coaching staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree Required, 2-3 years coaching experience preferred.
• Must promote and foster an environment in establishing the department's strategic direction within Salve's Mercy mission and values, which also reflects the Division of Student Affairs mission and vision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Strong interpersonal skills required. Must have the ability to work with traditional-aged college student population. Knowledge of Window-based computer applications is preferred. Candidate must be committed to a philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities and good citizenship both on and off the field of play.

Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity in employment and education to all employees, students and applicants. No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against or harassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law, in the administration of Salve Regina's employment policies, education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University administered programs.