Primary  Responsibilities: 

• Plan and direct athletic skill development for the Track and Field student-athletes.
• Recruit student-athletes in accordance with the mission of Buena Vista University, the American Rivers Conference, and the NCAA, and the goals of the Track and Field program.
• Monitor student-athlete academic performance and implement team, athletics department, and University measures to support their academic performance.
• Successfully work with university personnel to retain student-athlete players at the institution.
• Advise student-athletes and staff of applicable intercollegiate athletic rules, regulations, and University policies and ensure compliance with such regulations.
• Evaluate the performance of the assistant coach.
• Work within the budgetary guidelines established by the Athletics Director.
• Assist the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in developing and conducting pre-season, in-season, and off-season training and conditioning programs for the track and field team.
• Cooperate with the University Athletic Trainers to ensure student-athletes receive proper medical attention and physical training services.
• Coordinate all activities in preparation for the scheduled competition.
• Work with the Athletics Director on the selection and scheduling of team contests.
• Work with alumni student groups, the University administration, and community groups to seek support for the team.
• Attend all team practices and home/away contests.
• Attend appropriate athletics departmental staff meetings.
• Assist the Athletics Director in resolving cases where a student-athlete violates an applicable regulation.
• Gym, field, and facility supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. 

Qualifications: 

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• A master’s degree is preferred.
• Three years of experience coaching at the collegiate level is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

This position is not eligible for an employer-sponsored visa, and all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. A background check will be conducted on the final candidate.

Buena Vista University is an EOE/ADA/Smoke-Free Employer. 

About Buena Vista University

Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa is a regionally acclaimed four-year university providing a comprehensive curricular and co-curricular experience for its student body that relentlessly focuses on learning through innovative and imaginative programs. With an enrollment of 800 full-time residential students, the school is located on the shores of Storm Lake in the ethnically diverse community. Buena Vista literally means “Beautiful View.” It offers an inspiring, lakeside setting in which to learn and create new and long-lasting friendships. Nearly half of residential students participate in more than 20 athletic teams, while even more join dozens of student-led organizations, fellowship groups, and become engaged in the local community. Storm Lake’s downtown area—just a few blocks from campus—is bustling with new businesses, tasty restaurants, and shopping. The lake offers locals and visitors the opportunity to enjoy miles of bike trails, water sports, incredible fishing, and a waterpark resort unlike any other in the state. Lakeside concerts and events, golf courses, community organizations, and K-12 activities keep residents entertained all year long. BVU Benefit... Highlights -Market competitive salaries -Excellent health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance options -Employer contribution into retirement plan -Generous paid vacation -Undergraduate degree tuition grant and tuition exchange opportunities for employees and dependents -Master’s Degree tuition grant for employees

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