Cross-Country Track & Field Head Coach

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Position Summary The head coach is responsible for all aspects of the intercollegiate track and cross-country program. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Recruit and maintain a quota of qualified student-athletes who meet the requirements for entrance into Texas Wesleyan University. • Hire, train, and supervise assistant or student assistant coaches. • Responsible for fundraising for appropriate dollar amounts through donations or special projects. • Coach his/her team. • Oversee the student-athletes GPA requirements each semester. • Develop a yearly budget and control spending to ensure the sport is not over budget. • Schedule all contests including scrimmages. • Be familiar with the eligibility requirements for NAIA student athletes and teams and submit required documentation in a timely manner. • Complete accurate monthly reports in a timely manner. • Supervise student-athletes during practice and games to ensure that the highest standards of sportsmanship and integrity are maintained. • Develop, write and administer a yearly plan. • Evaluate his/her intercollegiate athletic program continuously. • Arrange for all athletic awards in his/her area. • Represent the University in public presentations as needed. • Conduct outreach activity(s) in the local community. • Arrange safe transportation for all away contests. • Attend clinics and workshops to achieve certification and/or keep skills current. • Assist in the coordination of the departments special activities. • Serve on committees as assigned by Provost or Athletic Director. • Available for varied hours, including: weekends and evenings/holidays. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. • Other duties assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Education, Certifications and/or Licenses • Bachelor's degree required, Masters preferred. • Minimum three years experience in coaching sport at collegiate or university level or equivalency at lower level. • A valid Texas Driver's License required. Experience Minimum three years of experience in coaching sport at collegiate or university level or equivalency at lower level preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Knowledge of sport coaching required, where available certification preferred. • Familiarity with NAIA policies and procedures is preferred. • Ability and authority to drive a 15-passenger van, i.e. a safe driving record. • Ability to write neatly and accurately. • Ability to demonstrate appropriate technical skills during practice. • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. • Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. • Ability to write correspondence. • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other University employees. • Instructing student-athletes relative to specific skill necessary to compete in collegiate sport. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, legal documents, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. • Ability to effectively present information to Senior Staff, public groups, managers and employees. • Ability to adhere to University and departmental policies and procedures. • Ability to be discrete in handling confidential matters, while complying with FERPA regulations. • Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed. • Ability to be able to work evenings, weekends, and possible holidays.

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Posting Open Date 05/18/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Posting Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants

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