TITLE: Head Coach, Men's Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
SUPERVISOR: Director of Athletics
SSTA APPROVER: Summary Sheet
SCHEDULE: Saturday-Sunday varying hours
HOURLY PAY RATE: $20.00
General Statement of Duties:
Responsibilities:
1. Oversee and coordinate all aspects of teaching skills and strategies for the sport of men's and women's indoor and outdoor track & field during practice and meets giving the student-athletes a great experience with the best chance to be successful on and off the track.
2. Provide individual instruction as permitted by the governing rules of the NCAA in the sports of indoor & outdoor track & field.
3. Hiring, supervising and evaluating of assistant coaches.
4. Coordinate team logistics with Athletic Department staff and other support personnel such as rosters, managers, meet and practice schedules, etc.
5. Adhere to and support all rules, conditions and regulations as set forth by Worcester State University, Conference affiliations and the National Collegiate Athletic Association pertaining to all aspects of the team's management.
6. Serves as mandated Title IX Responsible Employee and Campus Security Authority.
7. Develop and implement a comprehensive recruiting plan.
8. Will have a strong focus on student-athlete retention, the education of student-athlete life skills, and academic progress toward graduation.
9. Perform active alumni engagement on a consistent basis with former student-athletes and/or supporters of the Worcester State University men's indoor & outdoor track & field programs.
10. Create a team community initiative(s) that all members of the men's and women's cross country, indoor and outdoor track & field programs participate in and are advocates of.
11. Collaborate with the Advancement Department to create a fundraising campaign(s) that will enhance the men's and women's cross country, indoor and outdoor track & field programs.
12. Accountable for ensuring that affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility.
13. Responsible for contributing to the WSU Strategic Plan.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree
2. Valid driver's license
3. Verified driving record
4. Flexible work hours
5. Complete the NCAA Division III Rules Test
6. Trained in HIPPA
7. CPR Certification
Preferred Qualifications:
1. 3-5 years coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level in track & field
2. Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences (i.e., students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, administration and community)
Additional Information:
Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.
This is a part-time, non-benefited, hourly position.
Candidates are also welcome and encouraged to apply for the Head Coach, Women's Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field position as well.
It is the policy of Worcester State University that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment. Proof of the COVID-19 vaccine is required of all individuals hired by WSU, to be verified after an offer of employment has been made, and as part of the background check process. Prospective employees may submit a request for exemption based on a religious and/or medical basis, to Human Resources.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must apply online at worcester.interviewexchange.com. A representative from the department will contact individuals for interviews.
