Head Coach, Track & Field & Cross Country

Department: Athletics: Women's Track & Field

Education/Experience:

Knowledge/Skills/Ability:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills required and a strong commitment to excellence in coaching.
• Skill in public relations; training or instructing student-athletes; interpersonal communication.
• Ability to manage a budget; analyze situations and develop solutions; provide leadership and direction.
• Ability to objectively evaluate physical skills in the areas of physical potential and mental capability for intercollegiate athletics.
• Working knowledge of NCAA DIII Cross-country, Track and Field rules and regulations; the ability to teach critical skills, competitive skills, tactical strategies and training techniques.
• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of the University, the MAC and the NCAA.
• Ability to effectively communicate both within and outside the College including, but not limited to, student- athletes, parents, recruits, coaches, athletic training staff, and athletic department staff.
• Ability to provide effective leadership to student athletes to encourage both successful academic development and competitive performance.
• Travel is a requirement of this position
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Evening and weekend hours are a requirement of this position.

Physical Requirements:

Essential Functions:

• Implement and maintain a quality recruiting program that serves the coaching staff of Stevenson University on both campuses. Manage team rosters, recruiting messaging and compliance through Teamworks software.
• Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the environment (track, cross-country course, fitness center, etc.) and in immediate preparation for the instruction. Maintaining and improving competence in the sports being taught.
• Provide leadership for the team; establish coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes’ skills and teamwork; analyze team performance and adjust strategies as needed.
• Coach/Manage the Cross-Country, Track and Field teams to include: recruitment and supervision of student athletes; scheduling, counseling, equipment inventory, office work, budget preparation, working with sports information staff, public relations staff, student services personnel and athletics staff to ensure quality programs.
• Work evenings and weekends where necessary to assist the Associate Athletic Director/S WA and the Athletic Director in maintaining the athletic program and to assure that those programs are properly managed, coached, staffed and administered.
• Be available to travel with the Cross-Country, Track and Field teams and work nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.
• Duties include recruiting staff for the Cross-Country, Track and Field programs, oversee and supervise the staff, coaches, student workers, etc.
• Develop policies and procedures for student-athletes
• Develop policies and procedures for assistant coaches as it relates to recruiting and coaching strategies, athletic and academic student athlete development, and other duties as assigned.
• Develop strategies to foster athletic and academic progress of student-athletes.
• May perform marketing or public relations duties to promote the program.
• Maintain and care for uniforms and equipment.

Reports To: Associate Athletic Director
Work Location: Owings Mills
Position Category: Staff
Position Type: Full-Time
Months/Year: 12
Hrs/Week: 40
FLSA: Exempt
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: No

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stevenson.peopleadmin.com

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