FT Head Men's and Women's Track & Field/Cross Country Coach

Bryant & Stratton College Careers•Wauwatosa, WI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Bryant & Stratton College’s (Wisconsin) Athletic Department is seeking a Head Men’s & Women’s Track and Field coach. All B&SC sports compete at the NJCAA Division I or II level (scholarship offering) in Region 4. The Bobcats have been successful in the NJCAA and have featured All-Americans in track and field. Coaches are responsible for the overall recruitment, development and advancement of a competitive athletic program while demonstrating high moral and ethical standards and positive sportsmanship. The head coach must focus not only on excellence on the track but recognize and emphasize academic excellence in the classroom as well. The head coach, along with the athletic director, must operate within the budget to meet the team needs and enforce rules pertaining to the College, student conduct, and governing rules and regulations. The Coach is responsible for building relationships, the coordination of the enrollment process, working with internal and external athletic facilities and the management of their teams and fundraising.

Requirements

Coaching experience at the high school level or above.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning and leadership skills required.
Must be able to serve as a positive role model for young adults.
Background Check Required

Nice To Haves

Coaching experience at the college level
College recruiting experience
First aid/CPR certification is a plus.
Familiarity with NJCAA rules and regulations is a plus.
Clean driving record is preferred as driving team vans to meets may be required.

Responsibilities

Recruiting players, holding tryouts and coaching the intercollegiate teams at Bryant & Stratton College.
Achieving minimum roster goals is vital for this role.
Instruction of players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
Become knowledgeable NJCAA rules, including student-athlete eligibility requirements.
Scheduling, organizing, supervising, and conducting all practice sessions.
Attend and conduct practice seasons allowed by the NJCAA during the off season.
Work with the Athletic Director on securing and preparation of practice and game facilities.
Select assistant coaches with approval of the Athletic Director.
Travel to local and national competition is a requirement.
Schedule games and must travel with the team unless alternate arrangements have been approved by the Athletic Director.
Submit all budget requests to the Athletic Director.
May be required to attend annual NJCAA Region 4 meetings.
Promote the academic success of student-athletes to include monitoring the academic performance of team members to ensure eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
Conducts a student athlete conditioning program to promote the good health of the players.
Supervise staff and student-athletes while traveling to ensure the safety.
Other duties may be assigned by the Athletic Director.