Head Track & Field Coach

Buena Vista University, an NCAA Division III institution and member of the American Rivers Conference, is accepting applications for the position of Head Track & Field Coach. Candidates should have a high commitment to the student-athletes' success academically and athletically, a strong coaching background, and demonstrated success recruiting student-athletes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan and direct athletic skill development for the Track and Field student-athletes.
• Recruit student-athletes in accordance with the mission of Buena Vista University, the American Rivers Conference, and the NCAA, and the goals of the Track and Field program.
• Monitor student-athlete academic performance and implement team, athletics department, and University measures to support their academic performance.
• Successfully work with university personnel to retain student-athlete players at the institution.
• Advise student-athletes and staff of applicable intercollegiate athletic rules, regulations, and University policies and ensure compliance with such regulations.
• Evaluate the performance of the assistant coach.
• Work within the budgetary guidelines established by the Athletics Director.
• Assist the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in developing and conducting pre-season, in-season, and off-season training and conditioning programs for the track and field team.
• Cooperate with the University Athletic Trainers to ensure student-athletes receive proper medical attention and physical training services.
• Coordinate all activities in preparation for the scheduled competition.
• Work with the Athletics Director on the selection and scheduling of team contests.
• Work with alumni student groups, the University administration, and community groups to seek support for the team.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• A master’s degree is preferred.
• Three years of experience coaching at the collegiate level is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.