Head Track and Field Coach – Carroll University

Institution: Carroll University

Location: Waukesha, Wis.

Salary:

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Serve as counselor, educator and role model in order to foster the physical, intellectual, and social development of student athletes.
• Actively engage in campus-wide activities and within the Student Affairs organization.
• Collaborate with and support other coaches and their teams, and with colleagues across the University community.
• Maximize the physical talent of the Track and Field teams through quality coaching/teaching and the promotion of teamwork.
• Follows all rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA division III, the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin and Carroll University policies and procedures.
• Display professional decorum and serve as a positive ambassador of Carroll University at all times.
• Plan, organize, and administer all in-season and off-season practice sessions for Track and Field.
• Recruit student athletes and work with the Office of Admission to maximize enrollment.
• Retain student athletes at Carroll University and within the Track and Field programs.
• Hire, manage and evaluate assistant coaches.
• Maintain, manage and update equipment inventories for the Track and Field programs.
• Assist with the management and maintenance of the competition and practice facilities used by the Track and Field teams.
• Develop a practice and competition schedule.
• Maintain a positive presence both on-campus and within the local community.
• Teach the skills and strategies necessary to improve student skills and increase their understanding of the sports of Track and Field.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Strength and Conditioning Responsibilities

• Implementation of standards and safety guidelines for Professional Strength and Conditioning Practice(s).
• Maintain compliance with current NCAA strength and conditioning regulations.
• Assist with facility and equipment set up, inspection, and maintenance.
• Implementation of emergency planning and response plan when needed in the weight room.
• Works collaboratively with Human Performance coaches.
• Serves as weight room monitor when supervising the weight room

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Masters preferred)
• At least three years of progressive experience in coaching Track & Field (collegiate level preferred)
• Experience in athletic programs, and facilities and events coordination and management
• Knowledge of and compliance with NCAA Division III mission and philosophies.
• Current valid Strength and Conditioning certification.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification

Interpersonal Skills:

• Must possess the ability to enthusiastically and positively promote the University and its intercollegiate program.
• Be able to function effectively with the coaching staff and the entire campus community as a collaborative team player.
• Must possess sensitivity to the needs of students and an understanding of their overall educational goals as well of as the academic mission of the University.
• Must have the ability to serve as a positive role model to student athletes and to demonstrate productive, professional behavior at all times.

Human Relations Skills:

• Strong interactive communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Other:

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurance under the University’s plan
• Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

Job Categories

Head Coach, Track and Field, NCAA Division III

How to Apply

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