Head Coach-Track and Field

Salary: $10,000 Stipend

I. Position Purpose
This position reports to the Director of Athletics. This is a professional coaching position and all
of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and
regulations of affiliated national, regional, and state intercollegiate athletic associations, the
Ohio Community College Athletic Conference, NJCAA, and Hocking College.
The Head Coach – Track and Field is responsible for supporting student-athletes, recruiting,
helping monitor student-athlete academic progress, scheduling games, managing travel and
overseeing the discipline, conduct, and image of student-athletes.

II. Duties and Responsibilities
The following list provides examples of the most typical duties for positions in this job class.
Individual positions may not include all of the examples listed, nor does the list include all of the
work that may be assigned to positions in this job class.

• Recruit quality prospective student-athletes and ensure timely submission of their

academic records for admissions. Participate in recruitment and designation of student-
athletes.

• Plan coaching and practice sessions in accordance with NJCAA and Conference

regulations.

• Coach team members individually and in groups, and demonstrate game techniques.

May manage a designated skill development area or group of positions.

• Develop and recommend game strategy and position assignments.
• Monitor the purchase of uniforms, equipment and supplies, including accountability for

expense control and administration of the sport’s budget.

• Coordinate with the Athletic Director the planning of recruiting and team travel.
• Participate in the selection and fitting of team equipment.
• Promote the athletic program and specific sport through community events, public

speaking, fundraising, and marketing.

• Ensure adherence to all Association, Conference, and College rules by athletes and

supporting staff.

implementing action plans through appropriate staff when needed.

• Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student athletes to support the

image and reputation of the athletics program.

III. Qualifications – Education, Experience, and Skills

• This position requires an Associate’s degree from an accredited university in an appropriate

area of specialization,

• One year of coaching experience preferred at any level.
• Prior Track and Field knowledge required.
• Successful experience as a graduate student or intern is acceptable for up to one year of

the required experience.

• Additional education and/or experience may be required for certain sports.
• Related coaching experience at the professional level can be substituted for the degree

requirements.
IV. Stipend

• $10,000 per year for each fiscal year.

Reasonable accommodations may be requested and reviewed according to the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA).