Head Men’s & Women’s Track Coach

Job Summary

JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.


• Be committed to student athlete academic success, and be able to effectively relate to students, colleagues, fans, and community members.


• Develop and execute recruitment and retention of quality student athletes including but not limited to: off-campus evaluation, contacts, organization of on-campus visits, and tryouts.


• Build and sustain positive relationships with student-athletes, former players, faculty, alumni, staff, media, boosters, and the community.


• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for college athletes.


• Work effectively with student athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork.


• Responsible for inventory, selection and care of equipment and proper care of the school facilities, including Guymon High School’s track facility.


• Manage the team budget and put together a competitive schedule in line with that budget.


• Communicate effectively with team members, recruits, and administration.


• Emphasize academic success and service to all team members.


• Motivate and mentor collegiate student-athletes.


• Advise and instruct student-athletes on skill development.


• Scouting of opponents and instructing team on the strategies that will be implemented.

• Advise student-athletes in their day-to-day activities.


• Maintain a good working relationship with all athletic coaches and staff regarding facility use and condition.


• Must have a strong work ethic and lead by example.


• Must be a professional, credible and respected representative of the institution internally and in the community


• Demonstrated willingness and ability to act ethically and socially responsible manner.


• Must be able to lift more than 50-lb. objects; frequent bending, stooping, and walking.


• Ability to communicate in a courteous manner


• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or designee.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of and strict adherence to NAIA and Sooner Athletic Conference rules are required

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.


• Demonstrated successful coaching experience and technical competence at the collegiate or pro level required.