Head Coach – Track & Field (Sprints & Jumps), 12‑Month FT

Eastern Mennonite University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition remission

Paid time off

Job summary

EASTERN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY is seeking a Head Coach for Track & Field at the Harrisonburg campus. The role directs the Sprints and Jumps program, oversees recruitment, budgeting, and compliance with EMU and NCAA guidelines.

The successful candidate will lead student-athletes toward academic and athletic excellence, build a strong roster, and collaborate with campus partners to advance the program and department goals.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of fundamentals of coaching the sprint and jump events.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and managerial skills.
• Proficient in Google Drive and associated platforms.

Responsibilities

• Organize, develop and administer all phases of a collegiate Track & Field program with emphasis on sprints and jumps.
• Recruitment - develop a comprehensive plan and roster targets within NCAA rules.
• Budget management - prepare annual budgets and manage program finances.
• On-field coaching - apply sport-specific conditioning and training plans.
• Team culture - foster diversity, accountability, and high academic/athletic standards.
• Supervision of staff and adherence to EMU policies.

Skills

Sprints & Jumps

Interpersonal skills

Google Drive

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

Job description

EASTERN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY is seeking a Head Coach for Track & Field at the Harrisonburg campus. The role directs the Sprints and Jumps program, oversees recruitment, budgeting, and compliance with EMU and NCAA guidelines.

The successful candidate will lead student-athletes toward academic and athletic excellence, build a strong roster, and collaborate with campus partners to advance the program and department goals.