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

Dean College•Franklin, MA

About The Position

Dean College seeks an experienced and dynamic Head Men's & Women's Track and Field/Cross-Country Coach to lead its NCAA Division III program as it prepares for its inaugural season in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC). The Head Coach will build and sustain a strong, competitive program while upholding high standards of integrity, athletic excellence, and academic achievement. The role calls for strategic planning, strong management, and effective interpersonal and communication skills to develop team cohesion, inspire student-athletes, and represent the College and its athletic programs positively. The Head Coach will advance the Track and Field and Cross-Country programs, improve the student-athlete experience, and pursue success in competition and academics. The position is responsible for compliance with NCAA, GNAC, and Dean College policies, rules, and regulations. It supervises part-time assistant coaches and requires travel for recruiting and competition. This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt position. The expected salary range is $62,000–$68,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Dean College offers health insurance, retirement contributions, and generous paid time off.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
At least three years of coaching experience.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Proven ability to recruit and retain high-performing student-athletes.
Demonstrated ability to foster a positive team culture and support student-athlete development.
Commitment to NCAA Division III philosophy and the mission of Dean College.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Travel for recruiting and competition is required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Collegiate head coaching and/or high-level assistant coaching experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct recruitment for the men's and women's Track and Field/Cross-Country programs, attracting diverse student-athletes with strong academic and athletic potential who align with Dean College's values and culture.
Design and implement a strategic plan to sustain and elevate the program, including recruitment, athlete development, coaching, meet preparation, and student-athlete support.
Provide academic oversight, support, and accountability to promote student-athlete retention, eligibility, and graduation.
Supervise and mentor assistant coaches to align their work with program philosophy and performance goals.
Plan and lead practices, skill-development sessions, and strength and conditioning activities.
Coordinate travel logistics and scheduling for meets.
Cultivate a positive, inclusive, team-oriented culture that values sportsmanship, academic achievement, and athletic performance.
Collaborate with athletic administrators and campus partners on budgets, scheduling, and compliance with institutional, GNAC, and NCAA policies.
Develop and maintain relationships with alumni, donors, and the broader community to generate program support.
Support game-management responsibilities during the off-season.
Participate in department, College, and conference meetings and events.
Perform other duties as assigned and/or required.