Head Track and Field Coach (M/W)

William Penn University strives to create a vibrant learning community for all members, including students, staff, and faculty. Coaches will lead by example, develop others’ leadership capabilities, employ relevant technologies, and actively demonstrate the Quaker virtues of simplicity, peace-making, integrity, community, and equality.

About the Role

This is a full-time, at-will position reporting to the Director of Athletics. The Head Track and Field Coach supervises Assistant Coaches, Graduate Assistant coaches, Student Coaches, and Managers.

Responsibilities

• Award institutional funds and administer the program in compliance with William Penn University, NAIA, and HAAC regulations.
• Monitor and stay within the allocated budget while maintaining the scholarship average designated by the university.
• Lead recruiting and retention efforts for student-athletes, meeting recruitment goals set by the university.
• Attend Athletic Department meetings and coordinate travel plans with the Transportation Director.
• Serve as a positive role model for athletes and monitor discipline procedures within the sport.
• Coordinate and oversee an ethical recruiting process for student-athletes.
• Encourage and monitor student-athlete attendance and academic performance.
• Assist with annual inventory and conduct yourself professionally, displaying good sportsmanship at all times.
• Fulfill obligations for the NAIA Champions of Character initiative.
• Support staff, faculty, and administration while following the chain of command.
• Cooperate and communicate with the Training Staff.
• Assist with the supervision of other athletic events as needed by the administration.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Coaching experience required; college coaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams and exercise independent decision-making and good judgment.
• Strong critical thinking, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, frequent interruptions, and interaction with diverse groups.
• Organizational, time management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Willingness to work long hours.