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

• Head Men’s & Women’s Track and Field Coach (Full-Time)

General Description: 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.

Duties:         

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The T&F/CC Coach serves in the College Athletic Department, under the supervision of the Athletic Director.
• Recruiting players, holding tryouts and coaching the intercollegiate teams at Bryant & Stratton College. Achieving minimum roster goals is vital for this role. The Coach is also responsible for the instruction of players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• NJCAA rules as it relates to offering scholarships.
• Become knowledgeable NJCAA rules, including student-athlete eligibility requirements.
• Scheduling, organizing, supervising, and conducting all practice sessions. The Coach is expected to attend and conduct practice seasons allowed by the NJCAA during the off season. Practice schedules will be at the discretion of the coach during the seasons.
• 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.
• Must 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.
• All coaches and student-athletes must conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. It is the responsibility of the Coach to supervise staff and student-athletes while traveling to ensure the safety.
• Clean driving record is preferred as driving team vans to meets may be required.
• Other duties may be assigned by the Athletic Director.

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Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Required: Coaching experience at the high school level or above.

Desired: Coaching experience at the college level

Desired:  College recruiting experience

First aid/CPR certification is a plus.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning and leadership skills required.

Must be able to serve as a positive role model for young adults.

Familiarity with NJCAA rules and regulations is a plus.

Background Check Required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sex/gender (including pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity (including transgender status) or any other legally protected characteristics (“protected characteristics”). Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.