Job Overview
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.
- 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.
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