Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

• Instruct student-athletes individually depending on the event or sport.
• Organize and execute effective team practice and coaching.
• Assess athletes’ skills and assign them to events.
• Organize and host cross country and track and field (indoor and outdoor) meets.
• Participate in scheduling, planning, and travel arrangements for away competitions.
• Identify, evaluate, and encourage the application and acceptance of student-athletes in accordance with University, NCAA, and SAA policies and regulations.
• Monitor team budget; purchase and ensure maintenance of track and cross-country equipment and uniforms.
• Manage and evaluate assistant coaching staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field.
• 3 - 5 years of coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level or experience competing as an athlete at the collegiate level.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s license.
• NCAA Compliance certification.