Director of Operations/Assistant Coach - Cross Country/Track and Field

Job Title:

Director of Operations/Assistant Coach - Cross Country/Track and Field

Job Summary:

The Director of Operations will report to the Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach. This Director of Operations/Assistant Coach will be responsible for administering all of the year-round activities and operations of the women’s and men’s cross country/track & field program. The Director’s responsibilities are restricted and defined by NCAA rules and guidelines and University policies. This position will work cooperatively with student-athletes, coaches, and athletic department staff.

Full Job Description:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with day to day cross country/track & field activities allowed per NCAA rules
• Assist head coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training, and competition
• Assist the coach with team decisions when necessary
• Manages logistics of team travel
• Serves as liaison between the Track & Field/Cross Country program and Athletic Administration including facilities, marketing and promotions, game operations, athletic training and strength and conditioning, nutrition, academic coordinators and media relations
• Manages day to day expenses and projections as it relates to the track & field budgeting process
• Work with coaching staff on coordinating all aspects of prospective student-athlete official visits, coaches recruiting travel, recruiting weekends, and overall recruiting coordination within NCAA bylaws
• Assist head coach in the identification and recruitment of potential student-athletes for the cross country/track and field program in accordance with WCC and NCAA rules, regulations, guidelines and standards.
• Manage social media content for program
• Work with equipment manager on budgeting/ordering/distribution of track & field equipment
• Assists in briefing student athletes and monitoring adherence to all rules and guidelines
• Maintains compliance with regards to all NCAA, WCC, and university rules and regulations
• Assists with alumni and community relations and outreach

-  Reconciles complex travel and recruiting expenses for large group travel, domestic and abroad for games and recruiting purposes.

-  Assists in coordinating team and recruiting travel for specific programs as needed.

• Other duties assigned by the head coach

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required
• One – three years of experience in track & field operations required
• Expert in the sport to help analyze team plans, programs & statistics required
• Coaching experience preferred

KNOWLEGDE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and understanding of University and NCAA bylaws and guidelines
• Excellent organizational skills, self-driven, and great attention to deal
• Ability to perform under deadlines and handle a wide variety of projects simultaneously
• Ability to interact effectively with student-athletes, colleagues, and the public
• The Director of Operations must be committed to the mission and values of the University of San Francisco

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Full time

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