Head Coach, Track & Field, Cross Country

The Head Coach of Track & Field and Cross Country manages all aspects of the NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country, Indoor Track & Field and Outdoor Track & Field program, including recruiting, coaching, planning practices and competition, scheduling, managing program budgets, etc.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Organizes, conducts, and supervises all aspects of the intercollegiate women's cross country and track & field programs to include: skill instruction, practices, student-athlete strength & conditioning, competition scheduling, competition preparation and competition day coaching, and participation within designated conference and NCAA meetings.
• Organizes, strategizes, and supervises all aspects of recruitment and evaluation of prospective student-athletes.
• Provides appropriate leadership, direction, and supervision relevant to the academic progress of student-athletes within the women's cross country and track & field programs.
• Adheres to all university, conference. and NCAA rules and requirements relevant to the overall conduct of the intercollegiate women's cross country and track & field programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three years of successful collegiate or USA track & field coaching experience.
• Proven ability to train and recruit at the Division I collegiate level.
• Ability to accept and carry out assigned program and responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community.
• Ability to pass the NCAA recruiting test and have a thorough understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.