Head Coach-Track and Field

Intercollegiate Athletics

Search 1430 - Posted July 12, 2023

Emporia State University currently has a vacant position within our Intercollegiate Athletics department  for the Head Coach - Track and Field.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

COACHING AND TRAINING DUTIES: 

• The Head Coach for Track and Field recruits, prepares, and mentors student-athletes for competition as part of the intercollegiate track and field programs with the goals of individual success and high performance now and in their future lives.
• Identify and recruit prospective student-athletes for track and field events. Contact high school/community college coaches, parents, and players themselves to establish and maintain relationships and rapport.
• Maintain consistent communication/contact via face-to-face in person visits, performance evaluations; send texts, emails, and phone calls via voice or Skype. Host all-day, on-campus visits with prospects and parents; extend scholarship offers and negotiate signings.
• Assist and inform prospects of housing and academic steps and begin ongoing mentoring process.

FINANCIAL AND BUDGETING DUTIES: 

• Develop annual budget for review and approval.
• Work within budget limits and guidelines as established by the department.
• Expend resources according to established departmental and University policy and procedures.
• Oversee the award of financial aid within departmental and NCAA limits.
• Plan for facility needs for the year and submit appropriate requests as necessary.

PUBLIC RELATIONS DUTIES: 

• Fundraise with supporters, parents, and alumni to help provide necessary funding for travel, equipment, and facility maintenance.
• Identify, contact, and facilitate donations from aforementioned individuals.
• Send thank you letters to each donor.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: 

• Plan, implement, and conduct daily track and field practices.
• Evaluate player attitude and performance.
• Arrange team lineups for competition and coach during practices and meets.
• Teach strategic concepts to student-athletes

 
MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES: 

• Recruit, train, and supervise assistants.
• Collaborate and delegate responsibilities and duties.
• Maintain, install, and update facilities and equipment.

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, and the MIAA is of paramount importance.
• The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations.
• As a condition of employment, the employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
• Perform related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Health, or a related field, as well as five years collegiate coaching experience.
• Division I and or Division II level of collegiate coaching experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree preferred. College coaching experience at a NCAA Division I or II institution with NCAA post season experience strongly preferred.
• Competitive playing experience and fund-raising experience desirable. 

Part Time:

•   12-month position with benefits. Reports to Director of Athletics.

COMPENSATION:

• Annual salary: $75,000 - $85,000.
• Emporia State University offers a generous benefit package. Find out more about our health benefits, retirement options, paid time off, dependent and spouse tuition waiver program, and many other benefits at this link.

APPLY:

To apply, upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references here

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hire.

Review of Application Materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

For more information

Jose Pavon 

HR Professional         

jpavon@emporia.edu 

620-341-6033 

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.