Track & Field Coach — Recruit, Develop & Lead Teams

Weston&Sampson, Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Michigan University seeks a dedicated college athletics coach to mentor student-athletes for academic and life success. You will coach, recruit, and develop players while ensuring compliance with NCAA rules and university policies.

The role involves preparing game plans, evaluating performance, and collaborating with staff to optimize team results within a competitive Division I program on WMU's Kalamazoo campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 1 year of relevant coaching experience.
• Proven recruiting, training, coaching, evaluating, and supervising student athletes for academic and athletic success.
• Master’s degree and NCAA Division I/coaching experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Effectively prepare players for each game and season to maximize athletic performance.
• Teach, mentor and foster student-athletes in mental wellness, time management, teamwork and social skills.
• Prepare to teach/coach using film, evaluations, strength & conditioning, and statistics to improve performance.
• Identify, evaluate, scout, recruit, and interview prospective student-athletes and families to secure top talent.
• Maintain adherence to University, Conference and NCAA rules; handle fundraising, budgeting, travel, housing, and gear.
• Perform additional duties to support the athletic department and student-athlete success.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Mentoring

Evaluation

supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Western Michigan University seeks a dedicated college athletics coach to mentor student-athletes for academic and life success. You will coach, recruit, and develop players while ensuring compliance with NCAA rules and university policies.

The role involves preparing game plans, evaluating performance, and collaborating with staff to optimize team results within a competitive Division I program on WMU's Kalamazoo campus.