Head Men And Women Track And Field

Harris-Stowe State University is a historically Black institution (HBCU) located in the heart of vibrant mid-town St. Louis, Missouri. Harris-Stowe's beautiful campus is minutes from the renown Gateway Arch, St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Art and History Museums, Forest Park and other cultural and educational institutions. Harris-Stowe's diverse faculty and staff provide a wide range of academic programs to one of the most culturally diverse student bodies in the St. Louis region.

Job Summary

The HSSU Head Track and Field Coach is responsible for all aspects of developing and organizing the indoor/outdoor Track & Field program. Position also requires extensive recruiting, coordination of practices, skill development, and instructing student athletes in techniques for peak performance. The position also requires some NAIA eligibility knowledge and performs other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director & or appropriate administrator. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Essential Functions

• Instructs student athletes in techniques of the sport, rules, regulations, and equipment

• Coordinates practices, scheduling, team travel, strength and conditioning program for student athletes

• Coaches effectively in practices and competitions

• Integrates the program into the campus community

• Manage team budget and fundraising experience

• Provides supervision of student athletes

• Initiate process for determine academic eligibility of prospect track student athletes

• Recommend improvements and modifications

• Oversee selection, purchase, fitting and maintenance of equipment

• Promote philosophy of the athletic department and HSSU University

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required

• At least two or three year's experience as an official collegiate track & field coach and/or the head high

school track and field coach.

• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills in track and field

• Must possess some knowledge of the NAIA rules, and regulations Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with University administrators and student-athletes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and

understand speech at normal levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly.

• Must have the physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.

"Please No Phone Calls"

Due to the large number of applications submitted and the high volume of applicant inquiries we receive regarding the status of applications, we are unable to accept phone calls or walk-in inquiries regarding applicant status. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

EOE Statement

Harris-Stowe State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and assigned for this position. This is not an exhaustive list, nor is it limited to all duties and responsibilities associated with the position. HSSU management reserves the right to amend and change the responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.