Lead Track & Field Coach | Recruit & Build Champions

Saint Vincent College; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Vincent College is seeking a Head Track & Field Coach to lead the men's and women's indoor and outdoor programs. You will collaborate with the Director of Cross Country and Track & Field to deliver a transformative student-athlete experience and drive competitive success in the Presidents' Athletic Conference.

The role emphasizes recruiting, academic growth, and personal development, while overseeing practice, meet-day coaching, and travel logistics.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track & field coaching experience.
• Ability to teach event-specific technique and develop training plans.
• Strong recruiting, communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop sport-specific training systems and teach technical and tactical strategies across track & field event groups.
• Lead recruiting for the men's and women's programs in alignment with roster goals and Director's strategy.
• Identify, scout, evaluate, and communicate with prospective student-athletes while complying with NCAA Division III rules.
• Maintain records and databases for prospective student-athletes, guiding follow-up and assessment.
• Organize and oversee daily practices and meet-day coaching with event-specific instruction and safe procedures.
• Foster a supportive team environment focused on academics, sportsmanship and wellbeing.
• Coordinate competition travel, entries, transportation, and lodging logistics.
• Schedule practices, meetings, and facility usage with Athletics staff across seasons.
• Collaborate with academic support to monitor progress toward graduation.
• Coordinate equipment purchasing forecasts and repairs with the Equipment Manager.
• Ensure completion of NCAA, conference, and College compliance forms and monitor eligibility.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Coaching experience

Recruiting

Event-specific technique

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Saint Vincent College is seeking a Head Track & Field Coach to lead the men's and women's indoor and outdoor programs. You will collaborate with the Director of Cross Country and Track & Field to deliver a transformative student-athlete experience and drive competitive success in the Presidents' Athletic Conference.

The role emphasizes recruiting, academic growth, and personal development, while overseeing practice, meet-day coaching, and travel logistics.