Head Men's & Women's Track & Field Coach

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• Demonstrate respect for the Catholic and Franciscan values of the university.
• Demonstrate the ability to relate effectively to student-athletes, coaches, staff, administration and the University community.
• Participate in and promote a culture of continuing quality improvement.
• Assumption of all coaching responsibilities related to the sport of track & field.
• Assumption of all administrative responsibilities related to the sport of track & field, including purchase and maintenance of all equipment and coordination of food, lodging and transportation needs.
• Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes.
• Development and enforcement of team rules.
• Planning, development and conducting of all in-season and off-season practices and conditioning sessions.
• Instruction and supervision of staff.
• Ensure that proper safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
• Coordinate all strategy related to the sport of track & field.
• Responsible for all aspects of recruitment in accordance with university and NAIA rules.
• Work in conjunction with athletic administration and Financial Aid Services in awarding financial assistance, specifically athletic scholarships.
• Understanding and support of all athletic policies and regulations, as well as all philosophies, of the University, Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
• Understanding and support of the NAIA Champions of Character Coaches Code.
• Work in conjunction with athletic administration in scheduling meets and practices.
• Represent the athletic department and university in a professional manner at various internal and external functions and in working with internal and external constituencies, including but not limited to the media and general public.
• Oversee all aspects of budget preparation and management.
• Serve on various university committees as assigned.
• Perform other administrative duties within the department as assigned.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Three years of track & field coaching experience.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to support the Catholic and Franciscan values of the University.

• Master's degree.
• Three years of collegiate track & field coaching experience.