Track and Field / Cross Country Director

PFW is currently seeking a Track & Field / Cross Country Director (36649) to manage all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division 1 Men’s & Women’s Track & Field / Cross Country programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Understand Head Coach Responsibility through the supervision and management of all aspects of the team.
• Understand, follow and enforce all NCAA bylaws, League regulations, and university academic and other policies and procedures.
• Recruit quality student-athletes.
• Hire and supervise all Assistant Coach(s), GAs or any team staff.
• Establish practice schedules and practice content.
• Oversee and monitor academic progress of all team members.
• Establish team rules; behavior guidelines and expectations consistent with university, NCAA and Athletic Department policies.
• Create and foster an environment that promotes the overall health and welfare of student-athletes.
• Recommend athletic financial aid awards and letter award recipients.
• Manage, develop and oversee all aspects of the team’s budget, including participating in fundraising activities.
• Schedule competition by recommending appropriate meets, desirable dates and times, sources for officials and other game personnel and appropriate travel arrangements (vehicles, meals, lodging).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree..
• 4-5 years of successful collegiate coaching experience and extensive recruiting experience.
• Working knowledge of NCAA DI rules.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Record of integrity and leadership to advance the goals of the Department of Athletics including a commitment to the academic success and graduation of student-athletes.
• Ability to effectively relate to diverse constituents including students, student-athletes, faculty and stakeholders.
• Strong supervisory and public relations skills required along with support of Athletic Department values and principles, and a commitment to fundraising.