Head Coach of Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field

Job Title

Head Coach of Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

$5,833.34 monthly

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Head Coach of Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field is a key member of the coaching team, who provides leadership and vision within the Athletics Department, as well as among the student athletes. The position is responsible for administering all aspects of the men’s and women’s cross country and track and field programs with a commitment to the University, Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC), and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The position will be responsible for all aspects of the program(s), such as recruiting, scheduling meets, fundraising, strength & conditioning, developing annual service/engagement projects for student-athletes, planning and preparation for meets and practices, mentoring and evaluating student-athletes, and academic monitoring. The position is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-San Antonio), the RRAC, and the NAIA. In addition, this person must be committed to the education mission of the University. Currently enrolling over 8,000 students, A&M-San Antonio is one of the fastest-growing universities in the state. A&M-San Antonio is set to open a $7 million multisport/track and field facility on campus.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development, management, and successful coaching of men’s and women’s cross country, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field to include scheduling, recruiting, and equipment management.

• Ensure strict adherence to all NAIA by-laws and RRAC regulations.

• Ensure adherence with established institutional compliance rules, policies, and procedures as well as ethical standards of behavior.

• Ensure satisfactory academic performance of student-athletes.

• Effectively manage the program’s budget and staff, coordinate support services and appropriate public relations and promotional activities necessary for program success.

• Establish and maintain effective interactions with the university community, administrators, alumni, donors, mediate and the public.

• Responsible for successful coaching, to include maximizing the team’s potential/abilities, keeping athletes eligible, and retaining athletes through graduation.

• Supervise and mentor coaching assistants.

• Manage the operations of sports camps and/or clinics, if applicable.

• Manage all department fund-raising and booster events in accordance with NAIA, RRAC, and institutional rules, policies, and procedures. Learn, understand, and adhere to all NAIA guidelines and maintain up-to-date roster, squad lists, and other information.

• Participate in long-range planning and assessment, attend all departmental training sessions and meetings, and read and comply with all departmental policy manuals.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received/Given: Works under general supervision of the Athletic Department and will supervise assistant coaching staff.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or higher in related field.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education required.

• Graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

• Four (4) academic years or more as a head coach of an intercollegiate (NAIA, NCAA, and or NJCAA) cross country and or track and field program required; seven academic years or more as an assistant coach of an intercollegiate cross country and or track and field program or head coach at the high school level may be substituted.

• History of successfully establishing an intercollegiate cross country and or track and field program(s) from the ground up.

• Extensive meet management experience, to include hosting meets.

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