Visionary Head Track & Field/Cross-Country Coach (DIII)

Dean College; Franklin (MA); Presencial; USD 62 000 - 68 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Generous paid time off

Resumo da oferta

Dean College, located in Franklin, Massachusetts, seeks an experienced Head Men's & Women's Track and Field/Cross-Country Coach to lead its NCAA Division III program as it joins GNAC. This full-time, 10-month exempt role requires a visionary leader to recruit, coach, and academically support student-athletes while upholding NCAA, GNAC, and institutional policies.

Responsibilities include strategic program planning, practice design, travel coordination, budgeting, and developing strong alumni

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of coaching experience.
• Proven ability to recruit and retain high-performing student-athletes.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to NCAA Division III philosophy and the mission of Dean College.
• Travel is required for recruiting and competition.

Responsabilidades

• Direct the recruitment efforts for the Men's & Women's Track and Field/Cross-Country programs by identifying and attracting a diverse group of student-athletes who demonstrate strong academic and athletic potential and who align with the values and culture of Dean College.
• Design and implement a strategic plan to sustain and elevate the program, including excellence in recruitment, athlete development, coaching, meet preparation, and student-athlete support.
• Provide academic oversight, support, and accountability to ensure student-athlete retention, eligibility, and graduation.
• Supervise and mentor assistant coaches to ensure alignment with program philosophy and performance goals.
• Plan and lead all practices, skill development sessions, and strength and conditioning activities.
• Coordinate travel logistics and scheduling for all meets.
• Cultivate a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented culture that values sportsmanship, academic achievement, and athletic performance.
• Work collaboratively with athletic administrators and campus partners to manage budgets, scheduling, and compliance with all institutional, GNAC, and NCAA policies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with alumni, donors, and the broader community to generate support for the program.
• Support game management responsibilities during the off-season.
• Actively participate in department, College, and conference meetings and events.
• Other duties as assigned and/or required.

Conhecimentos

Coaching

Recruiting

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Dean College, located in Franklin, Massachusetts, seeks an experienced Head Men's & Women's Track and Field/Cross-Country Coach to lead its NCAA Division III program as it joins GNAC. This full-time, 10-month exempt role requires a visionary leader to recruit, coach, and academically support student-athletes while upholding NCAA, GNAC, and institutional policies.

Responsibilities include strategic program planning, practice design, travel coordination, budgeting, and developing strong alumni