Cross-Country Track & Field Head Coach

Job Title Cross-Country Track & Field Head Coach Position Summary

The head coach is responsible for all aspects of the intercollegiate track and cross-country program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruit and maintain a quota of qualified student-athletes who meet the requirements for entrance into Texas Wesleyan University.

• Hire, train, and supervise assistant or student assistant coaches.

• Responsible for fundraising for appropriate dollar amounts through donations or special projects.

• Coach his/her team.

• Oversee the student-athletes GPA requirements each semester.

• Develop a yearly budget and control spending to ensure the sport is not over budget.

• Schedule all contests including scrimmages.

• Be familiar with the eligibility requirements for NAIA student athletes and teams and submit required documentation in a timely manner.

• Complete accurate monthly reports in a timely manner.

• Supervise student-athletes during practice and games to ensure that the highest standards of sportsmanship and integrity are maintained.

• Develop, write and administer a yearly plan.

• Evaluate his/her intercollegiate athletic program continuously.

• Arrange for all athletic awards in his/her area.

• Represent the University in public presentations as needed.

• Conduct outreach activity(s) in the local community.

• Arrange safe transportation for all away contests.

• Attend clinics and workshops to achieve certification and/or keep skills current.

• Assist in the coordination of the departments special activities.

• Serve on committees as assigned by Provost or Athletic Director.

• Available for varied hours, including: weekends and evenings/holidays.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.

• Other duties assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Education, Certifications and/or Licenses

• Bachelor's degree required, Masters preferred.

• Minimum three years experience in coaching sport at collegiate or university level or equivalency at lower level.

• A valid Texas Driver's License required.

Experience

Minimum three years of experience in coaching sport at collegiate or university level or equivalency at lower level preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of sport coaching required, where available certification preferred.

• Familiarity with NAIA policies and procedures is preferred.

• Ability and authority to drive a 15-passenger van, i.e. a safe driving record.

• Ability to write neatly and accurately.

• Ability to demonstrate appropriate technical skills during practice.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

• Ability to write correspondence.

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other University employees.

• Instructing student-athletes relative to specific skill necessary to compete in collegiate sport.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, legal documents, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

• Ability to effectively present information to Senior Staff, public groups, managers and employees.

• Ability to adhere to University and departmental policies and procedures.

• Ability to be discrete in handling confidential matters, while complying with FERPA regulations.

• Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.

• Ability to be able to work evenings, weekends, and possible holidays.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2016AS959P Posting Open Date 05/22/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Posting Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants