Head Track & Field Coach

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 01/30/2025 (Reposted Job: Initially posted on 05/26/2022)
Application Due: 01/30/2025
Category: Athletics - Coaching

GENERAL SUMMARY** :**

Edward Waters University is seeking a highly-motivated individual to serve as a Men and Women’s Track & Field Coach full-time. Under the general supervision of the Associate Vice President & Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, the coach will provide comprehensive instruction and leadership to the student-athletes and develops a competitive program within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). The coach will be responsible for recruiting student-athletes to participate at the Division II level, managing an operational budget, planning practices, and matches, monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes, and maintaining compliance with all NCAA Division II and SIAC guidelines and regulations. Travel and weekends will be required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Coach student-athletes, which includes training & evaluating their performance in both practice and competition, teaching fundamental techniques, and providing leadership and instruction;
• Implement a successful recruiting strategy to attract outstanding student-athletes to attend EWU while remaining in full compliance with all NCAA and SIAC rules, as well as departmental and college policies and procedures;
• Develop and implement all aspects of pre-season, in-season, post-season, and off-season conditioning;
• Process all necessary EWU documents and ensure administrative duties are carried out within deadlines;
• Maintain standards of performance consistent with departmental academic and athletic expectations as reflected in the EWU mission statement, goals, objectives, departmental guidelines, and performance appraisal procedures;
• Coordinate and implement with the compliance officer eligibility requirements to ensure full compliance with governing rules and regulations, proper administration of financial aid for both prospective and enrolled student-athletes, facilities scheduling, and contest administration and game operations as necessary;

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 01/30/2025 (Reposted Job: Initially posted on 05/26/2022)
Application Due: 01/30/2025
Category: Athletics - Coaching

GENERAL SUMMARY** :**

Edward Waters University is seeking a highly-motivated individual to serve as a Men and Women’s Track & Field Coach full-time. Under the general supervision of the Associate Vice President & Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, the coach will provide comprehensive instruction and leadership to the student-athletes and develops a competitive program within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). The coach will be responsible for recruiting student-athletes to participate at the Division II level, managing an operational budget, planning practices, and matches, monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes, and maintaining compliance with all NCAA Division II and SIAC guidelines and regulations. Travel and weekends will be required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Coach student-athletes, which includes training & evaluating their performance in both practice and competition, teaching fundamental techniques, and providing leadership and instruction;
• Implement a successful recruiting strategy to attract outstanding student-athletes to attend EWU while remaining in full compliance with all NCAA and SIAC rules, as well as departmental and college policies and procedures;
• Develop and implement all aspects of pre-season, in-season, post-season, and off-season conditioning;
• Process all necessary EWU documents and ensure administrative duties are carried out within deadlines;
• Maintain standards of performance consistent with departmental academic and athletic expectations as reflected in the EWU mission statement, goals, objectives, departmental guidelines, and performance appraisal procedures;
• Coordinate and implement with the compliance officer eligibility requirements to ensure full compliance with governing rules and regulations, proper administration of financial aid for both prospective and enrolled student-athletes, facilities scheduling, and contest administration and game operations as necessary;
• Maintain team discipline and moral standards at all times and on special assignments;
• Adhere to NCAA and SIAC sports rules, conference bylaws, compliance regulations, and conference recruiting rules and policies;
• Report all NCAA and SIAC Conference violations to proper personnel;
• Monitor student-athletes academic progress through classroom checks, study hall, and progress reports;
• Support institutional compliance and academic programs, and maintain athletic and academic records;
• Instructs student-athletes in the areas of physical health, team concepts, and safety; designs instructions for individual or team needs;
• Maintain the coordination, development, and supervision of the track program, summer camps, and clinics;
• Engage in, coordinate, and help implement all fund-raising activities for the program in conjunction with the Associate Vice President & Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and athletic representatives;
• Represent the college at professional meetings, alumni gatherings, campus activities, and civic affairs as requested by athletic administrators;
• Attend and participate in department and staff meetings as requested/required;
• Encourage an effective outreach program with student-athletes that provide benefit to the on and off-campus community;
• Maintain, as appropriate, effective relationships with parents, alumni, friends of the program, and others toward the positive image and promotion of the program;
• Evening and weekend work is required; and
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications :

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience in higher education and career development
• Five years of proven successful coaching experience in track
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; and
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Human Relations Skills:

• Ability to function effectively as a team player.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Sensitivity to the needs of student-athletes and an understanding of their overall educational goals as well as the academic mission of the University
• A positive attitude towards the University and its intercollegiate programs is essential.
• Ability to conduct self in a productive, professional manner at all times.
• Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University’s Mission.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:

Student/Customer Service Orientation. Proactively develops student/customer relationships by making efforts to listen to and understand the student/customer (both internally and externally); anticipates and provides solutions to student/customer needs; gives high priority to student/customer satisfaction.

Key Actions:

• Acknowledges the student/customer.
• Clarifies the student/customer’s needs.
• Meets or exceeds the need.
• Confirms satisfaction.
• Listens and empathizes.
• Takes responsibility for action.

Impact. Creates a good first impression, commands attention and respect, and shows an air of confidence.

Key Actions:

• Speaks with a confident tone of voice.
• Maintains an attentive posture.
• Responds warmly and openly.
• Dresses appropriately.

Initiative. Makes active attempts to influence events to achieve goals; self-starting rather than accepting passively; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; is proactive.

Key Actions:

• Is proactive.
• Generates ideas for continuous improvement.
• Seeks opportunities for personal growth and professional development.
• Does more than is required.

Integrity. Maintains and promotes social, ethical, and institutional norms in conducting internal and external business activities.

Key Actions:

• Shares complete and accurate information.
• Fairly represents department and institution’s capabilities.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to policies and procedures.
• Meets personal commitments and promises.

Teamwork and Collaboration. Works effectively with teams, workgroups, or those outside formal line of authority (e.g. senior managers) to accomplish institutional goals; takes actions that respect the needs and contribution of others; contributes to and accepts the consensus; subordinates own objectives to the objective of the institution or team.

Key Actions:

• Uses relationship skills effectively.
• Maintains or enhances self-esteem.
• Listens and responds with empathy.
• Share thoughts, feelings, and rationale.
• Contributes to the team or institutional success.
• Exchanges information freely.
• Volunteer ideas and help.
• Builds on the ideas of others.
• Support decisions publicly and privately.
• Put team or institutional goals ahead of individual goals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Individuals must be strong communicators and have excellent written, presentation, oral communication, and interpersonal skills. Individuals must possess strong leadership skills and motivate and influence others. Individuals must be able to think creatively and strategically, have excellent judgment and be able to work in a changing environment.

Minimum Education Required:

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Minimum Experience Required:

Over 3 and including 5 years of relevant progressive work experience.

The complexity of Duties:

Difficult work on highly technical or involved projects; presenting new or constantly changing problems.

Edward Waters University values Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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