Head Track & Field Coach

Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close and nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and practice.

At Pacific University, we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove and Hillsboro. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, and acquire and share knowledge.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION:

The Head Track & Field Coach is responsible for the overall administration of the track and field program, including the direction, instruction and supervision of assistant coaches.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct the track and field program according to all NCAA Division III, Northwest Conference and University rules and regulations

• Responsible for all aspects of practice preparation and competition coaching

• Function as a team player within the department and shares the vision for the future of the department as outlined by the athletics strategic plan

• Maintain effective communication with the athletic administration including the Director of Athletics, eligibility/compliance, business operations, and sports medicine.

• Recruit quality student-athletes to the track and field program, and maintain appropriate roster sizes as set by the athletic administration

• Manage the track and field budget

• Responsible for administering and working within the parameters of operating, recruiting and work-study budgets.

• Follow purchasing and spending guidelines as set by the University and athletic department, and submit all necessary reports and receipts as required by institutional policy.

• Meet requested budget timelines as set by the athletic administration

• Responsible for the purchasing of equipment, supplies and uniforms for the program adhering to department policies and allotted budget during a fiscal cycle

• Utilize the centralized online athletics management platform required by Athletics Administration to include, but not limited to, student-athlete communication, calendar management (practice, workouts, meetings, travel, etc.), NCAA compliance, eligibility, recruiting, and roster management.

• Schedule all competitions and officials as approved by the athletic administration

• Schedule and manage all travel arrangements as necessary for team and recruiting purposes

• Provide adequate and appropriate notice to the faculty for travel that involves loss of class time

• Plan in-season and out of season training and practice expectations as allowed by NCAA and institutional rules.

• Responsible for keeping practice periods for the sport within the confines of the time specified by department and NCAA policy and with due consideration to the coaching staff and the welfare of participant

• Cooperate with the head athletic trainer to ensure that athletes receive quality care, prevention and treatment of injuries

• Attend all Pacific Athletic Department coaches' meetings and represent Pacific at all NWC track and field coaches' meetings

• Maintain driver eligibility and certifications, specific to the transport of team members and for recruiting purposes

COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively communicate expectations, team/ individual goals, and schedules in a timely and transparent manner with team members
• Monitor and support student's academic progress
• Maintain a team culture committed to improvement and competitive growth
• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport
• Enforce disciplined and sportsperson like behavior at all times, and establish and oversee penalties for breach of such team standards by individual students
• Exercise good judgment in projecting aspirational coaching behavior. Lead by example in promoting a positive image for the program
• Encourage good sportsmanship and foster positive athlete/coach relationships
• Allow athletes to participate only after they are cleared for eligibility by the University and the NCAA
• Responsible for the general upkeep and protection of equipment under the jurisdiction of the program

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

Other duties within the athletic department will be assigned to this position. Responsibilities which may be included but are not limited to game management, internal operations and/or other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY:

The head track and field coach will report directly to the Director of Athletics. The head track and field coach will be responsible for direct supervision of assistant coaches in the program. The head coach will recommend new hires of assistant coaches to the Director of Athletics for approval.