Head Track and Field Coach

Austin Community College; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University is seeking an experienced, visionary leader to serve as its next Head Track & Field Coach. The position provides leadership over a Division I program, guiding student-athletes and coordinating with the cross country program.

As head coach, you will recruit, develop and retain student-athletes, oversee budgeting, equipment procurement, fundraising and compliance with NCAA and conference rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience as a successful track and field or cross country coach.
• Successful recruiting and development of student-athletes from diverse backgrounds.
• Expertise in one or more event areas.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the track & field program and oversee cross country coaching.
• Recruit quality student-athletes and oversee team composition and strategies.
• Oversee budgeting, equipment procurement, fundraising and other duties as needed.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and university policies and rules.
• Promote student-athlete welfare and safety, including health considerations.
• Work with assistant coaches and cross country coach to align program goals.

Skills

Coaching experience

Recruiting

Written communication

Safety and welfare

Driver's license

Policy compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree

Job description

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The University is seeking an experienced, visionary, and energetic leader to serve as its next Head Track & Field Coach.

The Head Track and Field Coach provides leadership, organization and is responsible for all aspects of a competitive Division I track & field program. This position is responsible for all aspects of the track and field program and oversees the Head Coach for Cross County. The Head Track and Field Coach serves as the leader and head coach and with the aid of the assistant coaches, and Head Cross Country Coach, primarily instructs, trains and coaches student athletes about the sports and skills required and to be maintained for Division I competition. The Head Track and Field Coach will also instruct student-athletes for purposes of academic, social development, compliance requirements, and safety and health considerations.

The Head Track and Field Coach will recruit quality student athletes and engage in strategic leadership, addressing matters such as team composition, competition strategies, and peak performance. This position performs additional duties related to coaching, as needed (e.g., compliance education, budget management, equipment procurement, fundraising and other duties). This position shall comply with the published constitution, bylaws, interpretations, rules or regulations of the NCAA, Atlantic 1 Conference or the University.

This is a full time, 12 month position with full benefits. This position will require some travel and many evening, weekend and some holiday hours.

Minimum Qualifications:

• - Bachelor's Degree
• - Experience as a successful track and field or cross country coach
• - Successful recruiting, developing and retaining quality student-athletes from a variety of backgrounds
• - Expertise in one or more event areas
• -Excellent and effective written communication skills
• - A valid driver's license with a low risk driving record and the ability to successfully be insured by the university
• - A strong commitment to adhering to institutional, conference and NCAA policies, rules, and regulations
• - Experience to safety and student-athlete welfare

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• - Master's degree
• - Demonstrated ability to coach sprints, jumps, hurdles, and multis
• - Experience as a track/running coach at the collegiate level
• - Advanced training in one or more event areas
• - Supervisor experience
• - Demonstrated experience of building successful teams
• - Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• - Demonstrated experience of recruiting exceptionally competitive individual student-athletes
• - 1 or more years coaching experience at a D1 level

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.