Head Track & Field Coach

Buena Vista University, an NCAA Division III institution and member of the American Rivers Conference, is accepting applications for the position of Head Track & Field Coach. Candidates should have a high commitment to the student-athletes' success academically and athletically, a strong coaching background, and demonstrated success recruiting student-athletes.  A director-level role may be considered for candidates with a proven track record of success at the collegiate level and applicable experience.

Primary  Responsibilities:

• Plan and direct athletic skill development for the Track and Field student-athletes. 

• Recruit student-athletes in accordance with the mission of Buena Vista University, the American Rivers Conference, and the NCAA, and the goals of the Track and Field program. 

• Monitor student-athlete academic performance and implement team, athletics department, and University measures to support their academic performance. 

• Successfully work with university personnel to retain student-athlete players at the institution. 

• Advise student-athletes and staff of applicable intercollegiate athletic rules, regulations, and University policies and ensure compliance with such regulations. 

• Evaluate the performance of the assistant coach. 

• Work within the budgetary guidelines established by the Athletics Director. 

• Assist the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in developing and conducting pre-season, in-season, and off-season training and conditioning programs for the track and field team. 

• Cooperate with the University Athletic Trainers to ensure student-athletes receive proper medical attention and physical training services. 

• Coordinate all activities in preparation for the scheduled competition. 

• Work with the Athletics Director on the selection and scheduling of team contests. 

• Work with alumni student groups, the University administration, and community groups to seek support for the team. 

• Attend all team practices and home/away contests. 

• Attend appropriate athletics departmental staff meetings. 

• Assist the Athletics Director in resolving cases where a student-athlete violates an applicable regulation. 

• Gym, field, and facility supervision. 

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. 

Qualifications: 

• A bachelor’s degree is required. 

• A master’s degree is preferred. 

• Three years of experience coaching at the collegiate level is preferred. 

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

This position is not eligible for an employer-sponsored visa, and all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. A background check will be conducted on the final candidate.

Buena Vista University is an EOE/ADA/Smoke-Free Employer.