Director, Cross Country & Track and Field — Lead & Develop Athletes

Young Harris College; Young Harris (GA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Young Harris College invites applications for the position of Director of Cross Country and Track and Field. The Director will provide comprehensive leadership for the College’s cross country and track and field programs, overseeing all aspects of coaching, recruiting, student‑athlete development, team administration, and program advancement.

The successful candidate will lead a program competing in Conference Carolinas and NCAA Division II, and will foster a positive, inclusive, and competitive

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Collegiate coaching or competitive collegiate playing experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, develop, and motivate student‑athletes.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to the academic, athletic, and personal development of student‑athletes.
• Demonstrated commitment to NCAA Division II rules and regulations and the values of Young Harris College.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

Aufgaben

• Lead all aspects of the cross country and track and field programs, including practice planning, competition preparation, coaching, and student‑athlete development.
• Recruit, evaluate, and retain qualified student‑athletes who align with the academic and athletic mission of Young Harris College.
• Develop individualized training and development plans that support student‑athletes’ athletic growth and competitive success.
• Foster a positive, disciplined, and team‑oriented culture built on accountability, respect, sportsmanship, and personal development.
• Promote high academic achievement by establishing appropriate academic expectations and supporting student‑athletes through study halls, academic meetings, and other resources.
• Coordinate team logistics, scheduling, travel, competition preparation, equipment, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Conduct and coordinate scouting, film review, performance analysis, and other preparation necessary for successful competition.
• Maintain effective communication and professional relationships with student‑athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners.
• Support community outreach, fundraising, alumni engagement, and other initiatives that promote and strengthen the program.
• Ensure the program operates in full compliance with Young Harris College, Conference Carolinas, and NCAA Division II rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the College and the Department of Athletics.

Kenntnisse

Recruitment of student-athletes

Mentoring student-athletes

Leadership

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Young Harris College invites applications for the position of Director of Cross Country and Track and Field. The Director will provide comprehensive leadership for the College’s cross country and track and field programs, overseeing all aspects of coaching, recruiting, student‑athlete development, team administration, and program advancement.

The successful candidate will lead a program competing in Conference Carolinas and NCAA Division II, and will foster a positive, inclusive, and competitive