Head Coach Track and Field and Cross Country

Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Head Coach – Men’s & Women’s TF and Cross Country. Reporting to the Athletic Director, this is a twelve-month position.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains all facets of a successful NCAA Division III Track and Field Cross Country program.
• Recruits athletically and academically qualified students.
• Retains students in the program.
• Plans and conducts practices.
• Fundraises.
• Prepares and manages budget.
• Hires and supervises assistant coaches.
• Performs other secondary duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be computer literate.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Must have demonstrated ability to successfully recruit to an NCAA DIV III institution located in an urban environment.
• Must be knowledgeable of NCAA DIV III regulations and must be committed to adhering to all NCAA, NJAC, and CVC institutional regulations.