Director of Track & Field and Cross Country

Huntington University • Huntington, IN

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Huntington University has an opening for a Director of Track & Field and Cross Country. The Director of Track & Field and Cross Country provides visionary leadership for the track and field, and cross country programs, grounded in Christ-centered faithfulness and commitment to the University's mission. The Director cultivates a caring community that mentors student-athletes spiritually and athletically while pursuing competitive excellence. Responsibilities include recruiting, budgeting, scheduling, and facility management, ensuring all operations reflect integrity and compliance with NAIA, conference, and institutional regulations.

Requirements

• Christ-centered Faithfulness: A deep personal commitment to Jesus Christ and a passion for the mission of Huntington University, dedicated to mentoring student-athletes to impact the world for Christ.
• Commitment to Excellence: A proven track record of coaching, administrative, and leadership success, demonstrating the high standards necessary to lead a competitive NAIA intercollegiate program.
• Creativity and Innovation: Demonstration of forward-thinking approaches to program development, team-building, problem-solving, and continuous process improvement.
• Collaborative Spirit: Evidence of ability to effectively collaborate with campus partners to achieve shared team, department, and institutional goals.
• Community Conviction: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build a supportive and growth-oriented culture for student-athletes and staff.
• A Bachelor’s degree is required
• An understanding of the unique landscape of Christian higher education.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

• Recruiting
• Budgeting
• Scheduling
• Facility management
• Ensuring all operations reflect integrity and compliance with NAIA, conference, and institutional regulations
• Mentoring student-athletes spiritually and athletically
• Pursuing competitive excellence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director