Head Men’s & Women’s Track and Field Coach

Job Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for recruiting and coaching the Men's and Women's Track and Field program within established college, A-R-C and NCAA guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Given that the College is a diocesan Catholic college, will carry out your functions of your position in support of the College’s Catholic Identity, mission and in support of Church teachings.
• Oversee the identification, evaluation and recruitment of potential track and field student-athletes.
• Monitors the academic progress of each track and field student-athlete in the program.
• Coordinates the physical development of each student-athlete through appropriate condition, strength and practice sessions.
• Recruits, hires and evaluates assistant track and field coaches.
• Directs and monitors the duties of the program's assistant coaches.
• Is accessible to the media, alumni, boosters and public to publicize and promote the program, in coordination with the Director of Athletic Communication.
• Advises and counsels student-athletes academically, athletically and socially.
• Fiscally responsible for all areas of the track and field budget, including budget proposal, accounting and expenditure.
• Recommend and oversee the purchase of new track and field equipment, supplies and uniforms.
• Represents the College at all American River Conference meetings.
• Assists in the coordination of travel arrangements for road trips.
• Oversee the development of the game schedule with the Director of Athletics.
• Work home contests as event manager as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Competitiveness - Willingness to strive to get ahead or to finish projects.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Mission and Vision of the College - Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission and Vision of Loras College.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required.  Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:   Five years of collegiate coaching experience.

Computer Skills: Skilled in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of computer and Internet applications to recruiting systems and data management.
Other Requirements:  Respect for and solid representation of the Catholic, liberal arts, residential mission and environment. Knowledge of NCAA/A-R-C rules and regulations. Good understanding of motivational skills and the ability to implement them. Understanding of budget and reporting requirements. Excellent leadership abilities. Able to organize, coordinate, and direct team activities. Strong oral and written communications abilities. Excellent public relations skills. Demonstrated ability to recruit effectively. Strong interpersonal skills to represent the college and effectively interact with student-athletes, faculty and staff. Strong administrative skills to plan, organize and implement a quality team and program. Diagnostic and strategic techniques needed to prepare athletes for competition.
The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.