Head Coach - Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The head women’s cross country/track & field coach is responsible for the organization and administration of the intercollegiate cross country/track & field programs within the policies, guidelines, and rules of the NCAA, the Great American Conference, and Southwestern Oklahoma State University. This includes recruiting quality student-athletes, developing a successful program, and scheduling. Has overall responsibility for compliance of university policies and procedures and state or federal mandates for responsibility areas. These tasks are to be performed in a manner that professionally, cordially, and efficiently assist the students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Must achieve and maintain minimum training requirements in First Aid and CPR within first six months of employment
Must be willing to travel
Must maintain a current and valid driver license
Must be willing to drive university vans for team travel in certain situations

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Experience in coaching at college level desired

Responsibilities

Responsible for coaching women’s cross country/track & field team in a professional and efficient manner
Responsible for recruiting and retaining quality student-athletes to SWOSU’s program
Plan and coordinate practices
Monitor academic progress of student-athletes
Work cooperatively with the Athletic Director in matters pertaining to the women’s cross country/track & field program
Coordinate travel for the teams
Promote and adhere to NCAA rules and regulations
Assist as needed with External Affairs in fund raising efforts
Cultivate a positive and professional relationship with boosters
Promote a positive image of SWOSU through participation in community and professional organizations, representing SWOSU at professional meetings and on community committees, and establishing and maintaining credible relations with various news media and other collegiate sports information offices
Responsible for the effective and efficient development and utilization of the Department’s budgetary funds, this includes overseeing and accountability for budgetary record keeping and usage of money and scholarships
Supervise, train, provide direction, and assign responsibilities for all assistant coaches
Available to assist with situations during or after working hours whether in-person, by phone or email contact
Assist other departmental staff during needed times
Submit all paperwork in a timely manner
Attend coaches/faculty conference and meetings as required
Promote personal safety, safety procedures, and a safe work environment
Perform other duties as assigned