Job Title

Head Track & Field Coach

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Division of Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Oversees scheduling, budgeting, recruiting, work-outs, travel arrangements, and game planning for a specific athletic program. Performs tasks related to game administration of sporting events hosted by Tarleton State University. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). ; Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Leadership: Oversees all aspects of the men’s and women’s track and field and cross country programs, including daily operations, scheduling, budget management, and fundraising.

Coaching and Instruction: Provides effective coaching and instruction to student-athletes in all specific technical skill areas. Mentor student-athletes in their athletic and personal development, emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, and discipline.

Recruitment: Attends events to evaluate prospective student-athlete talent. Maintain communication with prospects through various channels, including email, phone, and in-person meetings. Recruit student-athletes who meet the academic and athletic standards of Tarleton State University.

Compliance: Ensures compliance with all NCAA and conference rules and regulations, including but not limited to recruiting, eligibility, and program operations. Complete all necessary compliance and institutional documentation.

Academic Support: Collaborates with academic support staff to monitor student-athletes' academic progress and ensure adherence to academic standards. Prioritize the academic success and well-being of student-athletes.

Personnel Management: Directly supervises assistant coaches and oversee all staff disciplinary actions. Takes responsibility for other personnel management duties as necessary to maintain an effective coaching staff.

Promotion and Public Relations: Promotes the track and field/cross country programs to the public, media, donors, and the University community. Increases visibility and support for the programs through strategic marketing and outreach efforts.

Other Duties: Fulfills additional responsibilities as assigned by athletic administration, including the Vice President and Director of Athletics and Sport Supervisor.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university

• Five (5) years of collegiate coaching experience; preferable as a head coach

• Thorough understanding of NCAA rules and regulations

• Demonstrated success in coaching and development of track and field athletes

• Strong recruiting abilities and experience evaluating athletic talent

• Proficiency in budget management

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to establish good rapport and working relationships with student-athletes, coaching staffs, administration, university personnel, and the general public

• Computer literacy, including proficiency with relevant software and tools

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Salary is commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) (https://www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/employees/)

• Doctoral Educational Assistance

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

• Fully covered employee health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

  Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

  Application Procedure:

  During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

  Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

  Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.

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  Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@tarleton.edu .